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 …
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, corn is low histamine. It’s one of the many low histamine vegetables that abound each summer, especially in the United States and Mexico, where it’s native. The corn produced for human consumption is high in vitamin B1, folate, and dietary fiber, but unfortunately, it’s often also genetically modified. Organic corn cannot by law be …
Yes, rice is low histamine. However it’s also often contaminated with arsenic, a toxic heavy metal, and should be chosen carefully or avoided if you’ve ever had any issues with heavy metals. Otherwise it’s a good source of iron and vitamin C, and the black and blue varietals are rich in antioxidants. Because it’s so …
Yes, rice protein powder is low histamine. It is generally well-tolerated, but should be avoided if you have a history of reacting to rice or issues with arsenic. Which trying to find a low histamine rice protein powder, always make it a point to read the nutrition label. A quality rice protein will contain roughly …
Yes, buckwheat is low histamine. It’s actually a seed, and it’s commonly used in East Asia to make noodles or in trendy diners to make crepes and pancakes. Most people on a low histamine diet will tolerate buckwheat just fine, but it is high in both lectins and oxalates, so you should avoid it if …
Yes, popcorn is low histamine. It’s generally well tolerated on a low histamine diet, but it should be avoided by anyone with a history of lectin sensitivity, because popcorn is high lectin. If you’re looking for a quick low histamine snack, even prepackaged popcorn is low histamine as long as it’s preservative-free and only made …
No, most bread is not low histamine. This is primarily because wheat, the main ingredients in most breads around the world, is considered high histamine. However, even low histamine breads, those made with low histamine flours and no yeast, are often still considered off-diet. This is because thickeners and binders like xanthan gum are not …
Yes, oats are low histamine and gluten-free (though you should double check for potential contamination if you’re incredibly sensitive). They’re a safe and healthy option for a low histamine breakfast that’s very customizable & filling. If you’re able to tolerate oats, you can even have oat milk and enjoy lattes again!