Herbs and histamine: How to use them in a low-histamine diet
Today, we're taking a "histamine look" at herbs. Fortunately, most herbs are excellent for a low-histamine diet. They contain high amounts of minerals and vitamins, making them a very good addition to a balanced diet. Moreover, they offer a lot in terms of taste and bring variety to low-histamine cooking! By using herbs, you usually need less salt – this has an additional positive effect on health.
The following herbs, for example, are ideal for a low-histamine diet:
- Parsley
- Basil
- Thyme
- Marjoram
- Oregano
- Peppermint
- Rosemary
- Mint
- Lovage
- Fennel greens
Dill and Chives in a Low-Histamine Diet
Herbs like dill and chives are rated 1 on the SIGHI list because they are often not well tolerated in large quantities and can cause symptoms in affected individuals, even though chives contain quercetin. Therefore, for these herbs, it is recommended to test individual tolerance.
What role does the preparation of herbs play in a low-histamine diet?
Generally, the quality of herbs in a low-histamine diet is very crucial for tolerance, which is why it is best to opt for pure organic quality when it comes to herbs. Frozen or dried herbs are also very suitable for a low-histamine diet. It is only important to avoid mixed herbs, as these often contain incompatible additives such as glutamate, which can lead to reactions in individuals with histamine intolerance. The additives themselves do not contain histamine, but they cause increased release of the body's own histamine, which is bound in the mast cells of the skin, in many affected individuals. Restaurant visits should therefore be approached with caution, as spice mixtures such as fries seasoning or granular broths are often used there in the preparation of dishes. Mediterranean cuisine is often the most tolerable, as the dishes there are more often free of such additives.
Low-histamine seasoning for dishes:
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Low-histamine recipes: Delicious, spicy ideas for the kitchen
These carrot thalers are super delicious, low in histamine, and perfect as a meal prep to go. You only need a few ingredients: carrots, water, spelt flour, salt, and olive oil for frying. For the matching dip, you need quark, parsley, and our Organic Herb Salt.
Our tip: If you want to prepare the thalers gluten-free, you can use delicate gluten-free oat flakes instead of spelt flour.
Cream Cheese Board with Grain Bread:
Do you know the new food trend Butter Board? We tried this low-histamine trend with oat cream cheese and our HistaFood Organic Grain Bread. It not only looks great, it tastes great too!
The recipe is not only suitable for a low-histamine diet, but also gluten-free, lactose-free, and vegan.
You only need oat cream cheese, Organic Grain Bread, olive oil, pomegranate, rosemary, and Organic Herb Salt.
Our tip: You can, of course, also prepare the whole thing with butter. There are no limits to your imagination for the toppings! How about: butter, sea salt, dates, cream cheese, figs (1), honey, or butter, HistaFood Organic Vegetable Spread Carrot & Beetroot, spring onion (1).
Green Goddess Salad:
This low-histamine Green Goddess Salad is simply addictive: it's creamy, spicy, and offers a delicious change on the menu.
The recipe is not only suitable for a low-histamine diet, but also gluten-free, vegan, lactose-free, and suitable for a low-fructose diet.
For the salad, you only need cucumber and pointed cabbage, for the dressing you need parsley, garlic (1), olive oil, agave syrup, acerola juice, macadamia nuts, and Organic Herb Salt.
Our tip: You can also add iceberg lettuce, finely grated zucchini, or lamb's lettuce to the salad.
Would you like to discover more suitable products for your low-histamine kitchen? Then our HistaStarter-Set might be just right for you. It contains a selection of our most popular organic products and makes it easier for you to start a low-histamine diet. This way, you can get to know various products and easily try many more delicious recipes.
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