A low histamine diet.
Elimination phase.
Foods to avoid
Alcohol
Coffee (caffeinated) Tea, black and green. Mate
Tinned fish: e.g., Tuna, sardines, mackerel, herring
Shellfish
Processed meats: e.g., Sausages, ham
Eggs
Milk, Fermented milk
Ready-to-eat meals
Canned, smoked, or pickled foods: e.g., canned soups
Fermented foods: e.g. sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, yogurt, kefir, tempeh
Aged cheese: e.g., Cheddar, Swiss, Parmesan
Tomatoes, eggplant, spinach, avocado, mushrooms
Citrus fruits, papaya, pineapples, kiwi, bananas, plums, strawberries
Fruit juices
Nuts: Walnuts, peanuts, all rancid or stale nuts, nut milks
Beans and legumes: chickpeas, lentils etc.
Soybeans (canned), soy milk, fermented and unfermented soy derivatives
Chocolate and cocoa
Vinegar: e.g., balsamic vinegar, wine vinegar
Dried fruit, apricots, prunes, dates, figs, raisins
Licorice
Food additives
Energy drinks
(Adapted from Comas-Baste et al, 2020 and Maintz et al, 2007)