HIstamine Intolerance diet

A Beginner's Guide from Ignite Nutrition

What is histamine?

Histamine is an important chemical messenger that plays an important role in digestion, brain function, and immunity. Histamine is released from cells in the body in reaction to foreign invaders - so it's meant to keep us healthy!

Histamine Intolerance

When someone has a difficult time degrading histamine that they consume from food sources, this can cause symptoms similar to allergy, as well as digestive symptoms for some.

Swipe up to learn more about histamine intolerance symptoms

Common high histamine foods

Managing Histamine Intolerance

Shellfish

Pickled and fermented vegetables

Fermented dairy - yogurt, cheese

Soy sauce

Cured and aged meats or fish

Vinegar

Chocolate

Spinach

Tomatoes and tomato products

Low histamine swaps

Managing Histamine Intolerance

All grains (without benzoyl peroxide)

Many fresh fruits and veggies (see full list by swiping up!)

Fresh dairy - milk, cream, ice cream

Fresh meats, poultry, and fish

Mustard

Fresh herbs and spices

Pulses (beans, chickpeas, lentils)

Sweeteners including honey, maple syrup, and table sugar