What is Histamine?

Histamine is a natural substance produced by the body and is also present in many foods. It is released by the body during times of stress and allergy.

Histamine in Foods
There is quite a few foods that are known to contain histamine or can cause the body to release histamine when consumed. Histamine in food may be responsible for some cases of food intolerance.

No food should be excluded from your diet unless your dietician and doctor approve it first. This is to ensure your diet is not lacking in essential vitamins and minerals.

 Foods that are rich in Histamines:

• Anchovies
• Aubergine
• Avocados
• Beer
• Canned Foods
• Cheeses
• Cidars
• Fermented Beverages
• Fermented Foods
• Fish
• Herring
• Jams and Preserves
• Mackerel
• Meats
• Processed Meats
• Salami
• Sardines
• Sauerkraut
• Sausage
• Some Oriental Foods
• Sour Cream
• Spinach
• Tomatoes
• Tuna
• Vegetables
• Vermouth
• Vinegars
• Wines
• Yeast extract
• Yogurt

Histamine Releasing Foods:

• Alcohol
• Bananas
• Certain Nuts
• Chocolate
• Eggs
• Fish
• Milk
• Papayas
• Pineapple
• Shellfish
• Strawberries
• Tomatoes