Science-Based Food Safety

After becoming tired of online blogs claiming to offer low-histamine recipes that are not actually safe, I decided to assemble a collection that should work for even the most sensitive individuals. The recipes here are built on a scientific understanding of mast-cell ligands (including, but not limited to, histamine). Full safety also requires careful food handling and preparation techniques, which I discuss in General Advice. Some MCAS patients can develop additional IgE- or IgA-mediated food sensitivities, so I still recommend you proceed with caution when trying anything new.

Although the recipes here are tailored for MCAS patients, they are ultra-low inflammation foods in general. That means these recipes are also useful for people with autoimmune diseases such a rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, or IBD. If you suffer from a chronic inflammatory condition, these recipes may help you too.

About me

I am a professor at a U.S. university where I do research on the causes of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. I also have MCAS myself. After half-a-decade of research and experimentation, I am now live medication free with virtually no symptoms. A key part is maintaining a strict diet that avoids even low-level MCAS triggers. The recipes here have helped me heal my body. I sincerely hope they can help in your journey to live pain free, too! Everything here is free: there are no ads, and there’s nothing for sale. Please enjoy!

P.s. This site is a work in progress. New recipes will be added slowly as time allows.