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Histamine intolerance

  • Histamine intolerance

    Histamine intolerance (histaminosis) is the intolerance of histamine that is ingested with food. This intolerance exists as a congenital disorder, but also as an acquired consequence of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract or as a result of medications or toxins. After consuming food rich in histamine, various, often non-specific symptoms occur, which are often similar to allergic reactions.

     Histamines

    Possible symptoms after eating foods rich in histamine include:

    • Skin redness, hives, eczema, itching
    • Headache, feeling hot, migraine, dizziness
    • narrowed or runny nose, difficulty breathing, bronchial asthma, sore throat
    • Gas (flatulence), diarrhea, constipation, nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain, stomach ache, heartburn
    • High blood pressure, palpitations, cardiac arrhythmias, low blood pressure
    • Menstrual problems, cystitis, urethritis and irritation of the mucous membranes of the female genitals
    • Water retention, bone marrow edema, joint pain
    • Exhaustion, seasickness, tiredness, sleep disorders
    • Confusion, nervousness, depressive moods

    Potentially incompatible foods

    Among other things:

    • Sauerkraut
    • Tomatoes (including ketchup and pizza)
    • Strawberries
    • Avocado
    • Spinach 

    Source among others: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histamine-Intolerance


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  • Pea (Microgreens)

    Pea

     Facts
    Intolerable with Histamine intolerance / HIT
     The taste  Fresh, sweet
     germination  2 - 3 days
     Growth until harvest  6 - 14 days
     Nitrogen requirements  low - weak eater
     pH range  6.0 - 7.0   suitable plants
     Ec - area  0.8 - 1.8   suitable fish
     Size  10 centimeters

     

    Pea microgreens
       

      

     Cultivation
     Soaking the seeds  recommended (6 - 24 hours) 
     Soak the medium  Yes
     Growth medium - Mixed potting soil (organic preferred)
    - Coconut soil
    - Peat-free potting soil
    - Hemp mats
     Light  12 hours of exposure per day
     Germination temperature  21°C
     irrigation  - Flood and drain twice a day
    - spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening
     Preferred system

     Ebb and flow systems , deep water nutrient film technology

     

     Nutritional values ​​per 100g
     Carbohydrates  8g
     Fibers  3g
     Proteins  2g
     Vitamin A  2% daily requirement
     vitamin C  50% daily requirement
     Vitamin K  15% daily requirement
     Calcium  4% daily requirement
     Iron  10% daily requirement
     Magnesium  22 mg

    Steps of cultivation

    1. Place the seeds in a bowl of clean water to soak for 6 - 24 hours, the seeds will grow twice as large as when dry

    2. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface

    3. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters

    4. Moisten the seeds extensively with a water sprayer

    5. Cover with any cover and weigh down (e.g. two baking stones), store in a dark place  

    6. Germination occurs in 2 - 3 days

    7. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system 

    8. The ripe microgreens can be harvested after 6 to 14 days 

    9. Harvesting should take place in the morning or evening due to cooler temperatures

    Image: //www.flickr.com/photos


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  • Spinach (Microgreens)

    Spinach

     Facts
    Incompatible with  Histamine intolerance / HIT
     The taste  Like spinach
     Germination  4 - 5 days
     Growth until harvest  7 - 10 days
     Nitrogen requirements  low - weak eater
     pH range  5.5 - 7.0   suitable plants
     Ec - area  1.8 - 2.3   suitable fish
     Size  up to 7.5 cm

     

    Spinach2 microgreens
       

      

     Cultivation
     Soaking the seeds  recommended at least 6 hours  
     Soak the medium  not necessary 
     Growth medium  - Mixed potting soil (organic preferred)
    - Coconut soil
    - Peat-free potting soil
    - Hemp mats
     Light  at least 6 hours of exposure per day
     Germination temperature  21°C
     Irrigation

    - Flood and drain twice a day, spray surface with water sprayer in the morning and evening

     Preferred system  Ebb - flood systems

      

     Nutritional values ​​per 100g
     Calories 5 kcal 
     Carbohydrates 1.38g 
     Phosphates  2.9 mg 
     Vitamin C 0.05 mg 
     Fat 0.3g 
     Proteins 0.18g 
     Fibers  0.85 mg 
     Magnesium 5.4 mg 
     Calcium 31 mg 
     Iron  1.1 mg 

    Steps of cultivation

    1. Place the seeds in a bowl of clean water to soak for 6 hours

    2. Prepare growth medium and generously moisten the surface

    3. Distribute seeds evenly and avoid partial clusters

    4. Moisten the seeds extensively with a water sprayer 

    5. Cover with any cover and weigh down (e.g. 2 kg), store in a dark place  

    6. Germination occurs in 4 - 5 days

    7. Remove cover and transfer to aquaponics system 

    8. After 7 to 10 days, the ripe microgreens can be harvested 

    9. Harvesting should take place in the morning or evening due to cooler temperatures

    Image: https://pixnio.com/flora-plants/crops/green-spinach-agriculture#


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