Foods and Histamine

Specific foods and their histamine impact.

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Foods With High Histamine Levels

A practical overview of foods high in histamine, how storage and processing affect histamine levels, and why this matters for histamine intolerance, MCAS, gluten, and dairy sensitivity.

What Are Histamine Liberators?

Learn the difference between foods that contain histamine and foods that trigger histamine release from your own cells. Understanding histamine liberators helps explain why some "low histamine" foods still cause symptoms.

Why Freshness Matters More Than Food Lists

An explanation of why food freshness often matters more than histamine food lists, how histamine builds up over time, and why reactions can feel inconsistent.

Why Leftovers Can Trigger Histamine Symptoms

An explanation of why leftovers can increase histamine levels, how storage time affects histamine buildup, and why this matters for histamine intolerance and MCAS.

Are Tomatoes High in Histamine?

Tomatoes are one of the most commonly reported triggers for histamine intolerance. Here's why they're so problematic, which forms are worst, and what to do instead.

Is Cheese High in Histamine?

Aged cheeses like parmesan and cheddar are among the highest-histamine foods you can eat. But fresh cheeses like ricotta and mozzarella are a very different story.

Is Chocolate High in Histamine?

Why chocolate causes reactions in people with histamine intolerance, how dark, milk, and white chocolate compare, and what to try if you still want something sweet.

Is Coffee High in Histamine?

An explanation of whether coffee triggers histamine symptoms, why reactions vary so much, and what to try if you love coffee but have histamine intolerance.

Is Alcohol High in Histamine?

A breakdown of histamine levels in wine, beer, and spirits, why alcohol causes reactions even when histamine content is low, and what to drink if you have histamine intolerance.

Are Citrus Fruits High in Histamine?

Citrus fruits are among the most common triggers for people with histamine intolerance, but not because they're high in histamine. Here's what's actually happening and what you can do about it.

Are Bananas High in Histamine?

Bananas aren't technically high in histamine, but many people with histamine intolerance still react to them. Here's why ripeness matters and what to eat instead.

Is Dairy High in Histamine?

An explanation of whether dairy is high in histamine, why dairy can trigger symptoms in people with histamine intolerance or MCAS, and how reactions may be indirect or delayed.

Is Gluten High in Histamine?

An explanation of whether gluten is high in histamine, why gluten can trigger symptoms in people with histamine intolerance or MCAS, and how delayed reactions can occur.

Is Avocado High in Histamine?

Why avocado causes reactions in people with histamine intolerance, how ripeness makes things worse, and what you can use instead

Are Eggs High in Histamine?

Eggs are one of the most confusing foods in histamine intolerance. Egg yolks are generally well tolerated, but egg whites can trigger reactions in some people. Here's what's actually going on.

Are Sweet Potatoes High in Histamine?

Sweet potatoes are one of the most reliably safe foods for histamine intolerance. Here's why they work well, how to prepare them, and when to keep an eye on your own response.

Is Chicken High in Histamine?

Fresh chicken is one of the safest proteins for histamine intolerance. The problem is what happens after you cook it. Here's what to know.

Is Vinegar High in Histamine?

Fermented vinegars like balsamic and wine vinegar are commonly reported triggers for histamine intolerance. Here's which types are the biggest problem, where vinegar hides in everyday foods, and what to use instead.

Is Rice High in Histamine?

Good news for people managing histamine intolerance: plain rice is one of the safest foods you can eat. Here's what you need to know, including the one real caveat.