| Category |
Safe Foods (Low Lycopene / Low Histamine) |
Avoid Foods (High Lycopene / High Histamine) |
| Vegetables |
- Leafy greens (spinach, kale, romaine)
- Cruciferous (broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts)
- Cucumber, zucchini, celery, asparagus, mushrooms
- Green/yellow bell peppers
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- Tomatoes, red bell peppers, eggplant
- Spinach (high histamine if leftover/fermented)
- Sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles
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| Fruits |
- Berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries)
- Citrus (oranges, lemons, limes, tangerines)
- Apples, pears, grapes, peaches, plums, cherries, bananas
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- Tomatoes, guava, watermelon, pink grapefruit, papaya
- Strawberries, bananas, papaya, pineapple
- Dried fruits (raisins, apricots, dates, figs)
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| Meats / Protein |
- Chicken, turkey, fresh fish (if consumed immediately), eggs
- Dairy: milk, yogurt, cheese (fresh)
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- 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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| Grains / Legumes |
- Lentils, chickpeas, black beans, kidney beans
- Quinoa, brown rice, oats, barley
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| Nuts / Seeds |
- Almonds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, flaxseeds
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- Walnuts, cashews, peanuts
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| Beverages / Others |
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- Alcoholic drinks (wine, beer, champagne, vermouth)
- Chocolate, cocoa
- Vinegar-containing foods
- Fermented tea (kombucha)
- Soy sauce, miso, tempeh
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