No, walnuts are not low histamine. They’re also not technically high in histamine, but they are high in other biogenic amines, which often compete with histamine to be cleared from the body. Therefore, many people experiencing histamine intolerance cannot handle walnuts in the first few months of the diet and are advised to stay away. …
No, tequila is not low histamine. But if you’re looking for low histamine alcohol options, an unaged tequila is one of the best choices you could make. Even though it still contains both alcohol and histamine, a white tequila (also called tequila blanco) will be the least inflammatory alcohol for those with histamine intolerance. Along …
No, vodka is not low histamine. But if you’re looking for the lowest histamine alcohol out there, vodka is at the top of the list, tied with gin, rum, and tequila. Vodka still contains alcohol and histamine, but just like with other things we consume, how it’s processed matters. Most vodkas are distilled from histamine-friendly …
No, gin is not low histamine. But if you do want to drink alcohol with histamine intolerance or MCAD, unaged gin is one of the least harmful choices out there. While it still contains alcohol and some histamine, if your bucket is low, you should be able to tolerate a small amount every once in …
No, rum is not low histamine. But while there is no truly low histamine alcohol, plain white rum is one of the least inflammatory alcohol options for histamine intolerance. This is because white rum is distilled from sugar cane grass and isn’t aged, so even though it contains alcohol and some histamine, it is the …
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, hemp seeds are low histamine. They’re also known as hemp hearts, and are rich in manganese, potassium, and magnesium, as well as being an exceptional source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. The protein in hemp is known as a “complete protein,” meaning that it contains all 9 of the essential amino acids (though …
Yes, hemp protein powder is low histamine. However, with protein powder it’s important to take a close look at the ingredients and make sure it’s from from any dairy, sweeteners, flavorings, or other chemicals; it should be only the protein powder. Hemp is rich in potassium, magnesium, and iron, as well as being what is …
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 …