A low histamine diet helps heal gastritis. The diet has to be carefully monitored with the right food choices.
- The diet should include fresh and processed vegan foods that are gentle on the stomach lining as well as naturally low in histamine.
A list of low histamine foods, that also heal gastritis:
1. Vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin are easy to digest, low in histamine and provide fibre and nutrients.
2. Well, cooked leafy greens, like fenugreek, kale, etc can be also included in the diet.
3. Fruits like apple, pears and papaya or also well tolerated.
4. Grains like rice, oats, quinoa, and millets are easy to digest and a gentle on the stomach.
5. Freshly cooked dal can also be well tolerated and are rich in protein for vegans.
6. Seeds like chia seeds and flax seeds with their anti-inflammatory benefits can protect the stomach lining.
7. Olive oil and kiwi, with an anti-inflammatory effect, can help in breaking down histamine.
8. Herbs, and spices like turmeric and ginger also have anti-inflammatory properties and can help in gastritis.
- Avoid high histamine foods like fermented foods, brinjal, spinach, tomatoes, etc.
- Caffeine, alcohol, and spicy foods can worsen gastritis. So best to avoid.
- Processed and packaged foods which contain additives and preservatives can also trigger histamine release and inflammation, so it is better to not include them in your diet.
- Finally, eat fresh food, track your triggers with the help of a food diary and eat small and frequent meals to manage gastritis.
Next Steps
Do consult me for further clarity and a customised diet plan based on your preference and dietary needs to help you achieve your health goal.