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Low-histamine diet: Zucchini at a glance
In this article, we take a closer look at zucchini from a histamine perspective. But is zucchini suitable for a low-histamine diet, or is it considered a high-histamine vegetable?
Zucchini at a glance
Zucchini is a subspecies of the garden squash. It therefore belongs to the gourd family. Although we usually know them as weighing between 100 and 300 grams, zucchini can grow larger and weigh up to 5 kilograms. Zucchini can be small or large, and also dark green, light green, or yellow, long or round. The taste is similar in all varieties: very mild and slightly nutty.
Season and storage of zucchini
Zucchini are in season during the summer and can be harvested continuously from June to October. They should be stored in a cool, dark, and well-ventilated place, such as a cellar, pantry, or the vegetable drawer of your refrigerator. You can also freeze zucchini so you always have some on hand!
Zucchini and its nutrients
Zucchini is low in calories, contains few carbohydrates and very little fat. It is also rich in potassium, magnesium and iron.
Zucchini – a low-histamine vegetable?
Good news: Zucchini are among the low-histamine vegetables and can be used regularly and in a variety of ways in your low-histamine cooking!
Zucchini are suitable for a:
- low-histamine diet
- lactose-free diet
- low-fructose diet
- gluten-free diet
- low-sorbitol diet
- low-salicylate diet
- nickel-free diet
Low-histamine processing of zucchini
Zucchinis are a true all-rounder in low-histamine cuisine: they taste good boiled, stuffed, grilled, steamed, fried, baked or even raw.
Our tip: Before cooking, decide how much zucchini you need for your low-histamine meal and cut off only that portion. The remaining zucchini should be kept dry and stored in the refrigerator. This will keep it firm and fresh for longer.
If you have a more sensitive digestive system, simply peel the zucchini before processing.
Low-histamine shopping tips for zucchini
When buying zucchini, be sure to choose organic. Fresh zucchini have a smooth skin and feel firm. Therefore, you should avoid zucchini that are flexible or have a wrinkled skin. Yellow zucchini are also excellent for a variety of low-histamine recipes.
