Low Histamine Green Protein Smoothie

When we think green smoothies, we automatically are drawn to adding spinach, banana, and avocado into the smoothie. What happens if you start developing symptoms of histamine intolerance and are recommended to follow a low histamine diet? It might become a challenge to figure out how you can continue to enjoy your green smoothie while keeping it low histamine because spinach is a histamine-rich vegetable. Bananas and avocado can also trigger histamine symptoms in many individuals who are histamine intolerant. As an aside, tomatoes and eggplant are also histamine-rich.

 Hot Tip: Substitute the spinach for arugula, kale, or another green leafy vegetable instead. Here is a low histamine green smoothie recipe that can be satisfying for breakfast or even a mid-day snack to get you started. Pour it into a bowl and eat it with a spoon or add it to your shake cup and drink it throughout the day.

 There is a lot more information on histamine intolerance on my Instagram page @drshahnd so go follow it but some of the key signs and symptoms of a histamine intolerance can look like:

• Itchy skin

• Allergy-like symptoms

• Hives

• Anxiety

• Diarrhea and GI symptoms

• Disrupted sleep

• Asthma-like symptoms

• Difficulty concentrating or focusing

If you have a histamine intolerance, there are treatments that you can take advantage of so you don’t have to keep following a low histamine diet the entire time, especially if you can address the cause of the issue. Working with a naturopathic doctor will help you navigate it all.

 If you are interested in working together, you can book a virtual alignment call by clicking the button below. Otherwise give the recipe a go and I hope you enjoy it and add it to your summer smoothie repertoire.

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Low Histamine Green Protein Smoothie Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tbsp spirulina

• 1 cup arugula leaves

• ¼ cup cucumber pieces

• 1/4 cup unsweetened Silk or Earth’s Own coconut milk

• ½ cup water

• 1/4 cup rolled oats

• 1 scoop Prairie Naturals French Vanilla hemp protein

• 1 tsp ground flax

• 1 tsp chia seeds

METHOD:

1.     Add the spirulina, arugula, cucumber, unsweetened coconut milk, water, rolled oats, hemp protein powder and ground flax into a blender.

2.     Blend at medium speed until everything is smooth and blended.

3.     Pour your green protein smoothie into a bowl and top with chia seeds. Grab a spoon, dig in and enjoy.