My low-histamine recipes do not include any of the following foods that would otherwise be safe on the autoimmune protocol and should have low histamine levels provided they are made with fresh ingredients and eaten the same day they are made. (Non-AIP high-histamine foods are not on this list.)

Fruit

  • bananas
  • dried fruit
  • grapefruit
  • grapes
  • kiwi
  • lemons
  • limes
  • oranges
  • papaya
  • pineapple
  • plums
  • pomelo
  • strawberries
  • tangelo
  • tangerines
  • other citrus fruits

Vegetables

  • spinach

Meat

  • fermented, smoked, or cured meats (like corned beef, sausage, and bacon)
  • seafood and related products (like fish sauce or paste)
  • pork

Beverages

  • alcohol (even if it’s cooked off)
  • black tea
  • fermented beverages (like kombucha and kefir)
  • green tea

Other

  • canned foods or foods that have been opened and refrigerated for long periods of time
  • drugs that inhibit DAO
  • fermented fruits and vegetables (like sauerkraut and pickles)
  • licorice root
  • pre-made meals or leftovers
  • probiotics (and foods containing them)
  • vinegar (and foods containing it)
  • yeast (and foods containing it)