What HIT Me?

Genny Masterman says that Histamine Intolerance is a collection of reactions to food. Unlike allergies, which usually cause rashes, this syndrome can lead to migraines and general feeling of discomfort. The author places the source of trouble on foods like cheese, wine, vinegar, and salamis. Her reason is simple; these foods rely on fermentation, and that creates bacteria and the chemicals they generate.

Masterman suggests throwing away anything that’s been in the refrigerator too long. That way the food will not ferment and trigger your histamine intolerance. Poultry should be bought fresh and cooked soon. Meat you can leave in the refrigerator longer because it decays slower, but when eating cured meat, you may have a problem.

It seems that much of the histamine problem has to do with all the other health issues that plague Americans, British, and Europeans today. We’ve come to rely on processed foods that are full of sodium, and that doesn’t help, regardless of your health. Things like cheese and bread are staples, and since they rely on fermentation in some way or another, it can be a problem.