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FI: Sal Flex / Low Histamine / Migraine Diet

🟨 Swede and Carrot Mash

🟩 Everyday Protein + Veg Pairings – Low Chemical (Salicylates, Amines, Glutamate)

  • Fresh lamb chop/fillet + cabbage β†’ βš–οΈ Balanced, βœ… Low histamine
  • Fresh beef steak (very fresh, lean cut) + brussels sprouts β†’ βš–οΈ Balanced, βœ… Low histamine
  • Fresh chicken breast (poached/grilled same day) + green beans β†’ βš–οΈ Balanced, βœ… Low histamine
  • White fish fillet (very fresh or frozen at sea) + cabbage/beans β†’ βš–οΈ Balanced, βœ… Low histamine

🟨 Carrot & Swede Mash Role

  • Sits as the Flex–S carb/veg side.
  • 🍚 Carb-heavy β†’ needs protein anchor.
  • βœ… Safe if served fresh (don’t store long).

🧾 Sweet Spot Plate Example

Lamb chop + cabbage + Carrot & Swede Mash β†’ 🟩 Everyday protein + veg + 🟨 Flex–S mash = βš–οΈ Balanced, βœ… Low histamine.

Serves: 4


Ingredients

  • 500–600 g carrots, peeled and cut into 1 cm slices
  • 1 medium swede (about 700 g), peeled and cut into 1 cm cubes
  • 50 g butter (fresh, no additives) or Nuttelex (vegan DF spread)
  • 1–2 tbsp fresh parsley or chives, chopped
  • Pinch salt (optional)

Method

  1. Cook vegetables: Place carrots and swede in a large saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a gentle boil. Cook 15–20 minutes, until tender when pierced with a fork. Drain well.
  2. Mash: Return vegetables to the pan, add butter or Nuttelex, and mash until smooth (or leave slightly chunky for texture).
  3. Flavour: Stir through parsley or chives.
  4. Serve immediately to keep histamine load low.