Low Lycopene & Low Histamine Foods

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
  • Tomatoes, red bell peppers, eggplant
  • Spinach (high histamine if leftover/fermented)
  • Sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles
Fruits
  • Berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries)
  • Citrus (oranges, lemons, limes, tangerines)
  • Apples, pears, grapes, peaches, plums, cherries, bananas
  • Tomatoes, guava, watermelon, pink grapefruit, papaya
  • Strawberries, bananas, papaya, pineapple
  • Dried fruits (raisins, apricots, dates, figs)
Meats / Protein
  • Chicken, turkey, fresh fish (if consumed immediately), eggs
  • Dairy: milk, yogurt, cheese (fresh)
  • Aged/processed meats (salami, bacon, ham, sausages)
  • Smoked/cured meats
  • Canned/smoked/fermented fish (tuna, sardines, anchovies, mackerel)
  • Shellfish
  • Aged cheeses
Grains / Legumes
  • Lentils, chickpeas, black beans, kidney beans
  • Quinoa, brown rice, oats, barley
Nuts / Seeds
  • Almonds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, flaxseeds
  • Walnuts, cashews, peanuts
Beverages / Others
  • Alcoholic drinks (wine, beer, champagne, vermouth)
  • Chocolate, cocoa
  • Vinegar-containing foods
  • Fermented tea (kombucha)
  • Soy sauce, miso, tempeh