Low-Histamine Foods List
These foods are low in histamine and generally well tolerated on a low-histamine diet, as long as they are fresh and not fermented or aged. Tap any food to learn why it is safe and how to keep it that way.
Safe low-histamine foods
๐ง Fresh Mozzarella
Low in histamine when very fresh โ one of the safer cheeses.
๐ง Ricotta Cheese
Generally low in histamine when fresh.
๐ง Cream Cheese
Usually low in histamine โ a fresh, mild option.
๐ง Butter
Low in histamine and well tolerated.
๐ Fresh Chicken Breast
Low in histamine when fresh โ a reliable staple.
๐ฆ Fresh Turkey
Low in histamine when fresh.
๐ฅ Zucchini
Low in histamine โ a versatile safe vegetable.
๐ฅฆ Broccoli
Low in histamine โ a safe everyday green.
๐ฅ Carrots
Low in histamine โ well tolerated raw or cooked.
๐ Sweet Potato
Low in histamine โ a filling, safe carbohydrate.
๐ฅ Cucumber
Low in histamine โ refreshing and safe.
๐ฅฆ Cauliflower
Low in histamine โ a flexible safe vegetable.
๐ Apple
Low in histamine โ a reliably safe fruit.
๐ Pear
Low in histamine โ gentle and well tolerated.
๐ซ Blueberries
Low in histamine โ a safe berry option.
๐ฅญ Mango
Low in histamine โ generally well tolerated when fresh.
๐ Pomegranate
Low in histamine โ a refreshing safe fruit.
๐ White Rice
Low in histamine โ a dependable staple carbohydrate.
๐พ Quinoa
Low in histamine โ a safe protein-rich grain.
๐ต Rooibos Tea
Low in histamine and DAO-friendly โ a safe hot drink.
๐ฅ Eggs
Cooked eggs are low-histamine; raw egg white can be a liberator.
Also on a restricted diet for gut symptoms? Many of these foods rate very differently for FODMAPs โ see the FODMAP foods list for IBS.
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Histamine ratings are based on the Swiss SIGHI food compatibility list and general low-histamine dietary guidance. Histamine tolerance is individual โ this is general information, not medical advice.