Yes, sunflower seeds are low histamine. However, there are biogenic amines other than histamine in sunflower seeds, and these build up over time, slowing down how well your body clears histamine. Therefore you should only ever purchase organic sunflower seeds manufactured in the last couple of months. Refrigerate all nuts & seeds in airtight containers …
Yes, coconut milk is low histamine. However some people still have reactions to it, because coconut is also a rich source of other biogenic amines, to which some people with histamine intolerance have a sensitivity. Always try plain fresh coconut before trying coconut milk, and be wary of additives and preservatives in commercial coconut milks. …
Yes, plain potato chips are low histamine as long as they’re made with a low histamine oil. Unfortunately, even potato chips made with low histamine oils can still cause a histamine reaction if the oil has gone rancid and increased inflammation, which happens much more quickly once the oil has been heated (as with deep …
Yes, pumpkin seeds are low histamine. However, they do contain biogenic amines other than histamine, and much like in pumpkins themselves, those amines can sometimes limit the breakdown of histamine and cause similar symptoms. If you’ve ever had a reaction to another food high in biogenic amines, you should avoid pumpkin seeds. Yet unlike the …
Pumpkin may be low histamine. While the various histamine intolerance food lists out there on the internet conflict on this matter, this is because pumpkin is considered a “histamine liberator.” That’s a term used to describe foods which often seem to raise histamine levels, but without being high histamine themselves. Even though pumpkin may not …
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 …
White chocolate may be low histamine. The answer is not clear-cut because “white chocolate” has a different legal definition depending on what part of the world you’re in. This means that a product labelled “white chocolate” in India may be allowed to include certain ingredients that one sold in Spain or in the US might …
Yes, almond milk is low histamine. However, most commercial almond milks are made with inflammatory carrageenan and sweeteners, and are fortified with a variety of vitamins and minerals. This ups the number of variables your gut has to deal with, and this can mean upping your inflammation, especially if your stomach is still in a …
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 …
Fresh, pasteurized milk is low histamine. However, much of the milk consumed in the Americas is highly processed and contains sweeteners, stabilizers, flavorings, and preservatives that can cause upset stomachs and trigger histamine release. The fresher the milk you consume, the better. Fermented or raw milks are not usually low in histamine, as it can …