Plain hummus may be low histamine, but sometimes there are high histamine ingredients added. A basic hummus will be made from steamed chickpeas, ground sesame seeds, oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and cumin, all of which are generally low histamine; but anyone can be sensitive to any one ingredient. If an oil you don’t tolerate …
Oatmeal is low histamine. However some people with a severe gluten intolerance or allergy, such as people with celiac disease, may not be able to tolerate certain types of oats, so be sure to buy oats marked ‘gluten-free’ if you have such a sensitivity to gluten. Additionally, the main ingredient in oatmeal (oats) are high …
Pork may be low histamine. The level of histamine in pork changes depending upon both how it is treated during & right after slaughter, as well as how it’s later stored & cooked. Try to only buy pork that’s pasture-raised and, most importantly, was quickly frozen after being processed. This is because the processing of …
No, beef is not low histamine. This is because all beef is aged as part of the preparation process before it’s sent to grocery stores and markets near you. The only low histamine beef might be one sourced directly from the butcher on or within 24 hours of slaughter, though even then it should be …
Yes, coriander seed is low histamine. Of course, not to be confused with coriander leaf (cilantro), coriander seeds are an antihistamine spice. They make a great addition to add bright but warmly citrusy notes to dishes, and feature in the background of many Asian spice blends. Most coriander will be bought pre-ground, but it will …
Yes, cardamom is low histamine. It’s also an antihistamine food with a variety of applications and a very distinct & appealing flavor. It’s got this complex combination of citrus and floral notes that go beautifully in stews and curries, as well as sweeter dishes, like these cookies. Despite its rising price, ground cardamom is a …
Yes, gluten is (technically) low histamine. However, it’s recommended to avoid it in the first one to two months of a low histamine diet, as it can further irritate an inflamed stomach. In fact, recent research suggests that the increasingly common issue of non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) may even be due to undiagnosed histamine intolerance …
Yes, basil is low histamine. While there are a multitude of different types of basil out there, all of them are considered to be low histamine herbs, and holy basil is considered to be the holy grail of basils. This is because tulsi (holy basil) has been shown to have strongly antihistamine effects, similar to …
No, ketchup is not low histamine. Even banana ketchup isn’t low histamine, as both bananas and tomatoes should be avoided in the initial stages of an elimination diet for histamine intolerance. But beyond the tomatoes, ketchup can be problematic due to it’s high sugar content and abundance of preservatives. The highly-concentrated vinegar, umami, and, sweet …
Yes, beets are low histamine. Often also called beetroot, they’re also a great source of antioxidants, as evidenced by their deep red hue. In addition to the heart-healthy flavonoid epicatechin, which is also found in abundance in chocolate, beets contain small amounts of a huge variety of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds. Whether eaten raw or …