Broccoli
Fresh broccoli is low in histamine with no well-known histamine-releasing properties, making it a reliable low-histamine vegetable.
Broccoli is one of the more straightforward vegetables for histamine-sensitive people — fresh and unprocessed, it doesn't raise the usual flags.
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No known triggers — broccoli doesn't have established histamine content or known compounds that prompt the body to release its own stored histamine
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Fresh over preserved — fresh broccoli is the way to go; jarred or heavily processed broccoli products may have different properties depending on how they're prepared
Lightly steamed or roasted fresh broccoli is typically a comfortable everyday option.
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For educational purposes only. Not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for personal guidance.
References
- SIGHI Food Compatibility List — SIGHI (2026)
- Histamine and histamine intolerance — Maintz & Novak (2007)
- Histamine Intolerance: The Current State of the Art — Comas-Basté et al. (2020)
- Low-Histamine Diets: Is the Exclusion of Foods Justified by Their Histamine Content? — Sánchez-Pérez et al. (2021)
- Histamine Intolerance: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Beyond — Jochum (2024)
- Guideline on management of suspected adverse reactions to ingested histamine — Reese et al. (2021)