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MikeT
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Poll: Chicken Breast vs. Ground Beef: what's lower in histamine?
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Hello everyone out there in low-histamine-ville, and thank you for providing the excellent forum!

What do you think has less histamine:

Chicken breast or ground beef?

I buy 1 pound frozen blocks of ground beef from Trader Joe's (imported from Australia).  I generally thaw it in warm water for 30 minutes then cook on the stove top.  Would it be better to thaw in cool water for 1 hour instead?

The chicken breast I buy is 'harvest land brand'.  Each breast is individually wrapped in cryo-plastic.  The chicken is never frozen and I generally see it in my supermarket about 5 or 6 days after slaughter. 

Based on what I've read so far, I've seen chicken on many "no" lists, but I also know that beef is hung for 3 weeks to tenderize it.  I know fish is out so my biggest issue is finding a good source of protein.

Any help or experiences would be very much appreciated,

Thanks,

Mike



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Hi Mike,

Thanks for posting!

I was told to grind my own beef from steak. Something about more bacteria in mince. I also don't do frozen beef at all - I know from talking to people in the industry that it thaws and re-freezes quite a bit and the amine content goes up each time (so I was told).

I was also told chicken is ok as long as it has not been frozen (but everyone has their own list). 6 days still sounds like a lot? Beef always bothers me (histamine-wise and because I used to be vegan!) but I can't do iron supps and I'm always low on it. So I have it once every few weeks.

Beef, lamb and chicken are usually ok for me overall. But, I don't eat them every week. I'm also ok with most (very) fresh fish. I eat all white fish, salmon and tuna. I do great with all. My body really craves/needs it. Fish itself (white anyways) isn't high histamine. The darker the fish, the higher the amines. But the omega 3 content is worth it to me, especially since I can't do supplements!

How do you do with turkey? I see that on a few lists but don't eat it myself...



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Thanks for the reply. I'm not self aware enough to make good generalizations, but I think dark meat turkey/chicken (along with poultry skin) is supposed to have more histamine.

Though ground meat does have increased surface area, and opportunity for bacteria to form histamine, from a practical standpoint, I suspect that even "fresh ground" beef (or lamb) that's been in the butcher's case all day is likely worse than grass fed ground beef immediately ground, packaged and frozen.

From a practical standpoint, I really can't buy steaks and self grind. The grass fed ground beef is $6/pound (US) where steak is lots more, and not as convenient from a cooking standpoint.

If I buy the chicken breast when it first arrives in my supermarket, then freeze and thaw on use, I guess that should be ok.

I'm having trouble finding an affordable, convenient, low histamine protein source - this is the most frustrating part.

Mike

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Skin is definitely high histamine and I wouldn't be surprised if as with fish, the darker meat is higher...

That's so true. I spend an incredible amount of money on groceries, then again I live in one of the most expensive cities in the world.

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Hello.
I'm a bit confused about chicken and freezing.
If I buy fresh organic chicken, cook it, then freeze it, is that okay? (This is what I have been doing.)
I'm getting the impression that you think it's better to freeze while still raw?

Pea.

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Hey Mike. In terms of histamine levels, both chicken breast and ground beef can vary depending on factors like freshness and processing methods. However, if you're looking for a reliable source of protein with potentially lower histamine levels, you might want to consider human growth hormone supplements. They can help with muscle growth and recovery, offering a convenient option for athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike. Check out https://worldhgh.best for genuine products that could support your fitness journey.



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