{"id":4811,"date":"2024-11-18T20:31:30","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T04:42:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/review\/?p=4811"},"modified":"2024-12-10T04:42:58","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T04:42:58","slug":"hmn-foods-to-eat-and-avoid-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthmedicinet.com\/review\/hmn-foods-to-eat-and-avoid-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"HMN: Foods to eat and avoid in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<br \/>Do you know:  Foods to eat and avoid in 2025<\/p>\n<p>\n                                    Certain foods can trigger your body to release this pesky chemical that causes allergic symptoms&#13;\n                                <\/p>\n<div id=\"main-content\">\n<div id=\"post-intro\">\n<div id=\"takeaways\">\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>A low-histamine diet may alleviate symptoms of histamine intolerance or sensitivity by avoiding foods high in histamine or that trigger histamine release.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Foods to avoid include certain high-histamine fish, fermented or aged foods, high-histamine fruits and vegetables, certain seasonings, and \u201chistamine-liberating\u201d foods.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Recommended foods for a low-histamine diet include unprocessed staple foods, certain low-histamine fruits and vegetables, and fresh, lean meats prepared in ways that limit histamine release.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>While a low-histamine diet can relieve uncomfortable symptoms and help identify trigger foods, it may feel limiting and should be managed with guidance from healthcare professionals to ensure nutritional needs are met.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"table-of-contents\">\n<div class=\"anchorLinks\">\n<div class=\"mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"dropdownLists\">\n<div class=\"dropdownBtn\"><span class=\"listsIcon\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/singlecare\/images\/union.svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"20\"\/><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label><\/label><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"downArrow\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/singlecare\/images\/dropDownArrow.svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve been experiencing<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7463562\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">symptoms of histamine intolerance or sensitivity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014such as itching, hives, sneezing, headaches, and nausea\u2014you\u2019re likely looking for ways to alleviate your discomfort. A low-histamine diet is one strategy that could help. Learn which foods to eat and which to avoid when this eating plan is recommended, and other possibilities for dealing with this condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-a-low-histamine-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a low-histamine diet?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A low-histamine diet involves avoiding foods that have a naturally high histamine content, or foods that cause your immune system to release histamine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWith histamine intolerance, high levels of histamine in the body result from the body\u2019s inability to break down histamine,\u201d explains<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/dietitianjohna.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Johna Burdeos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, RD, a registered dietician and wellness blogger. \u201cThis causes symptoms such as runny nose and congestion, hives, itchy skin, red and itchy eyes, eczema flare-up, and digestive symptoms like diarrhea.\u201d Avoiding histamine-releasing foods can help alleviate these symptoms for some people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diet plans<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as the Mediterranean diet, DASH diet, keto diet, paleo, or vegan diet, often include foods <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in histamine and are therefore not appropriate for people with histamine sensitivity. However, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monashfodmap.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low FODMAP diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may reduce the amount of histamine in the digestive tract. This eating plan involves avoiding certain carbohydrates that are difficult to digest\u2014such as high fructose fruits, high lactose dairy, and high-fructan cereals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"should-you-try-a-low-histamine-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should you try a low-histamine diet?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jandonline.org\/article\/S2212-2672(14)01454-3\/fulltext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1% of people have histamine intolerances<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but it\u2019s unknown how much of the population may experience histamine sensitivities. It can be hard to know if a histamine intolerance or sensitivity is causing your symptoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThere aren\u2019t specific tools to diagnose a histamine issue, whether that be an intolerance or sensitivity,\u201d explains Blanca Garcia, RDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist and specialist at<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcanal.com\/author\/blanca-garcia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthcanal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cIf you are experiencing uncomfortable symptoms, you can follow an elimination diet closely monitored by a doctor.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8069563\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gastrointestinal conditions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can increase your risk for histamine issues, such as Crohn\u2019s disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Additionally, some medications may increase your risk of difficulty with histamine, including some analgesics, heart medications, antibiotics, antidepressants, antifungals, antihypertensives, antimalarial drugs, muscle relaxants, and diuretics. There is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jim.bmj.com\/content\/70\/1\/61\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anecdotal evidence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that long COVID can impact histamine response, but more research is needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your healthcare team determines that you may have histamine intolerance, they will likely want to rule out any food allergies first. Then, your healthcare provider will recommend trying a low-histamine diet, and give you guidelines for evaluating if it\u2019s working. Typically, you will avoid high-histamine foods for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2218-273X\/10\/8\/1181\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">four to eight weeks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see if your symptoms resolve. If they do, it can indicate that you are sensitive or intolerant to histamine. Then, you reintroduce foods one at a time while keeping a food diary to determine which food intolerances trigger your symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"singlecare-dynamic-newsletter-wrapper sin-newsletter-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"heading\">Sign up for our newsletter<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"5-foods-to-avoid\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 foods to avoid<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step toward a low-histamine diet is to eliminate foods that are naturally high in histamine, as well as foods that cause your body to release histamine. These foods can be grouped into several categories.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"1-certain-fish\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Certain fish<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are specific types of fish that contain elevated levels of a chemical called histidine, which is then converted to histamine via bacteria\u2014especially when fish is past its prime or starting to spoil. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aaaai.org\/Conditions-Treatments\/related-conditions\/histamine-toxicity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, fish that are particularly problematic for people with histamine sensitivity are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuna<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anchovies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mackerel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Herring<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bluefish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marlin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amberjack<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mahi mahi<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also recommended that you avoid<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jandonline.org\/article\/S2212-2672(14)01454-3\/fulltext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">canned, frozen, or smoked fish<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and shellfish, including clams, mussels, or shrimp<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2-fermented-or-aged-foods\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Fermented or aged foods<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating aged and fermented foods or beverages is a big no for people who follow low-histamine diets. That\u2019s because these foods are naturally high in histamine. According to the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, foods on this list to avoid include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aged cheeses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fermented dairy products, including yogurt, kefir, sour cream, and buttermilk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fermented grains, such as sourdough bread<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fermented vegetables, like sauerkraut or kimchi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fermented soy products, such as soy sauce, tempeh, and miso<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kombucha<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcoholic drinks including wine, beer, and champagne<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cured or fermented meats, such as deli cold cuts, bacon, sausage, ham, salami, and pepperoni<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pickles or pickled vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"3-high-histamine-fruits-and-vegetables\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. High-histamine fruits and vegetables\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some fruits and fresh vegetables that have higher levels of histamine than others.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2304-8158\/7\/12\/205\/htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 2018 study published in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MDPI<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that certain fruits and veggies had \u201csignificant levels\u201d of histamine, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggplant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tomatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spinach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avocado<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits with high levels of histamine include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strawberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cherries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kiwi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Citrus fruits such as papaya, oranges, lemons, and pineapple<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooking or removing skins and peels may help to reduce histamine content.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4-certain-seasonings\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Certain seasonings<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> notes, there are some common seasonings that are high in histamine. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cinnamon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cloves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chili powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vinegar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"5-histamine-liberating-foods\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. \u201cHistamine-liberating\u201d foods<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain foods, drinks, and additives that aren\u2019t high in histamine are \u201cthought to \u2018release histamine\u2019 in the body or to cause our bodies to produce histamine unnecessarily even though those foods themselves are low in histamine,\u201d explains <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/welcyon.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bridget MacDonald<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, RDN, registered dietitian and health coach at<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/welcyon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welcyon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, there is not enough research to scientifically prove this.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, for many people, relief is found when these foods are eliminated from their diets. Foods considered histamine liberators include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Egg whites<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food additives<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food preservatives\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"3-foods-to-eat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 foods to eat<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With so many foods to be avoided, you may be wondering what low-histamine foods you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> eat. Thankfully, there are many low-histamine foods that are delicious and nutritious, too.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"1-unprocessed-staple-foods\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Unprocessed staple foods<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your best bet is to eat fresh, raw, and unprocessed foods. When it comes to staple foods like starches, grains, nuts, and legumes, there are many good options. Some<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7694530\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low-histamine choices include:<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bread without preservatives or yeast<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gluten-free grains, such as rice or quinoa<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plain pasta (not stuffed with cheese or meat, and not colored with spinach or tomato)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lentils<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Olive oil or coconut oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeds including sunflower seeds and chia seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts such as almonds, cashews, chestnuts, macadamia nuts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"2-low-histamine-fruits-and-veggies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Low-histamine fruits and veggies<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there are some fresh fruits and veggies that are best avoided, there are many more that can be eaten if you are following a low-histamine diet. The key, of course, is to eat them in as fresh a state as possible. So avoiding canned fruits and veggies is best.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some fruits and veggies that are not high in histamines include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apples<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pears<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apricots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plums<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Melons<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cabbage (not fermented)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet potatoes, yams, and winter squash<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green beans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asparagus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radishes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chickpeas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turnips<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peppers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, blueberries contain a flavanoid called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1420-3049\/21\/5\/623\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quercetin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which may help to inhibit histamine production.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3-lean-meats\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Lean meats<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some low histamine-friendly, fresh meat, poultry, and seafood options are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skinless beef, chicken, or turkey<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fish, such as salmon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veal, lamb, and rabbit<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to seafood and meat, the key is to eat these foods fresh and to prepare them in a way that limits histamine from being released. According to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/anndermatol.org\/DOIx.php?id=10.5021\/ad.2017.29.6.706\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2017 study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annals of Dermatology<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, that means avoiding grilling\u2014which increases histamines\u2014and sticking with poaching or boiling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"singlecare-dynamic-newsletter-wrapper sin-newsletter-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"heading\">Sign up for our newsletter<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-safe-for-people-with-histamine-intolerance-to-fast\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it safe for people with histamine intolerance to fast?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting, including<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">intermittent fasting<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is popular these days, and is thought to have health benefits for many people, such as lowering cholesterol and blood pressure. But it\u2019s not usually part of a low-histamine diet, and there aren\u2019t any known benefits to fasting while on a low-histamine diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIf your intention for fasting is purely to lower histamine levels in your diet, that is unnecessary,\u201d Burdeos says. That doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t fast if you are on a low-histamine diet, but there are no added benefits and fasting doesn\u2019t affect your histamine levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There may be one exception, though. \u201cFasting is recommended for those individuals that have histamine intolerance due to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), where the body has too many cells producing histamine,\u201d says MacDonald. \u201cFasting reduces the overactivity of the mast cells and therefore reduces the histamine that is released.\u201d It may also help with the inflammatory response associated with long COVID and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nutrition.bmj.com\/content\/early\/2022\/06\/30\/bmjnph-2022-000462\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">severe COVID-19 symptoms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"pros-and-cons-of-a-low-histamine-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros and cons of a low-histamine diet<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest benefit of a low-histamine diet, is that for many people the diet can relieve uncomfortable symptoms and help you pinpoint which foods cause the greatest issues. \u201cYou\u2019ll have greater control, more awareness, and more confidence about your food choices,\u201d explains Burdeos. \u201cYou won\u2019t need to live every day in fear of the unknown.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The drawback is that the diet can feel limiting, especially at first. In fact, you should always keep in close touch with your healthcare team when trying <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">any<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> elimination diet to make sure you\u2019re meeting all of your nutritional needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"other-ways-to-treat-histamine-intolerance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other ways to treat histamine intolerance<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following a low-histamine diet isn\u2019t the only way to manage histamine intolerance or sensitivity. Here are some other options to consider:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Taking antihistamines<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benadryl<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2218-273X\/10\/8\/1181\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may be helpful<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you\u2019ve ingested high-histamine foods or have been exposed to other allergens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Taking diamine oxidase (DAO) enzymes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s10068-019-00627-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">help you break down histamine<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Trying supplements, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">zinc<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vitamin B6<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vitamin C<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">copper<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may also increase DAO enzymes and help with histamine sensitivities, says MacDonald<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Avoiding certain medications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when possible may be helpful, as some are thought to release more histamine in the body or make it more difficult for the body to process histamine (but do not stop taking prescribed medications without speaking with your healthcare provider first)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be wondering if histamine intolerance will ever go away on its own.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aaaai.org\/Conditions-Treatments\/related-conditions\/histamine-toxicity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, mild cases may go away on their own, without dietary intervention or medication. 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