A Beginner's Guide from Ignite Nutrition
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!
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.
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
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