| Category |
High Histamine Foods |
High Lycopene Foods |
Safe Foods (Low Histamine & Low Lycopene) |
| Vegetables |
- Spinach (especially leftover/fermented)
- Sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles
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- Tomatoes, tomato paste, ketchup, salsa
- Red bell peppers
- Eggplant
- Guava
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- Leafy greens (kale, romaine, lettuce)
- Cruciferous (broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage)
- Cucumber, zucchini, celery, asparagus, mushrooms
- Green/yellow bell peppers
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| Fruits |
- Strawberries, bananas, papaya, pineapple
- Dried fruits (raisins, apricots, dates, figs)
- Citrus (if sensitive)
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- Tomatoes, watermelon, pink grapefruit
- Guava, papaya
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- Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries
- Apples, pears, grapes, peaches, plums, cherries
- Lemons, limes (if tolerated)
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| Meats / Protein |
- Aged/processed meats (salami, bacon, ham, sausages)
- Smoked/cured meats
- Canned/smoked/fermented fish (tuna, sardines, anchovies, mackerel)
- Shellfish
- Aged cheeses
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- Canned/smoked/fermented fish (tuna)
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- Fresh chicken, turkey
- Fresh fish (consume immediately)
- Eggs
- Fresh milk, yogurt, fresh cheese
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| Grains / Legumes |
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- Lentils, chickpeas, black beans, kidney beans
- Quinoa, brown rice, oats, barley
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| Nuts / Seeds |
- Walnuts, cashews, peanuts
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- Almonds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, flaxseeds
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| Beverages / Others |
- Alcoholic drinks (wine, beer, champagne, vermouth)
- Chocolate, cocoa
- Vinegar-containing foods
- Fermented tea (kombucha)
- Soy sauce, miso, tempeh
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- Tomato-based sauces, ketchup, salsa
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- Water, herbal teas (non-fermented)
- Non-tomato sauces (e.g., pesto without tomato)
- Most grains, legumes, nuts/seeds listed above
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