Foods that make me itch

In figuring out which high histamine foods irritate my system, a list is crucial. I will update the list as I notice reactions. Be sure to click "read more" if you want to see the whole list.

So far, I've noticed an issue with the following foods:

fresh strawberries
tomato soup
either cashews or dried cranberries (eaten together, must eat separately to confirm)
dried mango

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