Low Low Kitchen
A cookbook by Chris Stubenrauch

Low histamine. Low FODMAP. Actually dinner.

A low histamine, low FODMAP cookbook of 68 recipes for sensitive stomachs: IBS friendly, SIBO friendly meals, lactose free options, and plain-language science on histamine intolerance.

The Low FODMAP, Low Histamine Kitchen cookbook cover by Chris Stubenrauch: low histamine recipes and FODMAP diet recipes for a sensitive gut
Who it is for

A cookbook for sensitive guts, food intolerances, and a long list of "no".

If you are searching for low histamine recipes, FODMAP diet recipes, or sensitive stomach recipes that do not fight each other, this is the one book that covers both.

Histamine intolerance cookbook

Low histamine recipes built on fresh meat and fish, no aged cheese, no cured meats, and short marinades, with notes on why each choice matters.

FODMAP diet recipes for IBS

An IBS friendly cookbook that follows Monash University's tested serving sizes, so each portion is stated in the recipe.

SIBO friendly meals

Written by an author who cooked this way while treating SIBO. It uses a low FODMAP base, and SIBO diets vary, so check the plan with your clinician.

Lactose free recipes

Every dairy item is lactose free, many recipes are fully dairy-free, and each recipe is tagged with a tested swap in the notes.

MCAS diet and mast cell activation

Low histamine cooking is a common part of care for mast cell activation. A plain-language chapter explains how mast cells release histamine.

Elimination diet recipes

A food intolerance cookbook designed for the elimination phase, with guidance to reintroduce foods with a dietitian afterward.

Sensitive stomach and bloating recipes

Gentle, satisfying meals for people dealing with bloating, fatigue, flushing, and a reactive gut.

Gut health cookbook with fiber

A High-Fiber Favorites chapter shows how to eat healthy gut recipes with chia, flax, oats, and rinsed lentils in tested low FODMAP portions.

From the book

Every recipe shows its tags and its numbers.

Each page lists what it is free of, what it contains, and an estimated per-serving nutrition line. Where a recipe has gluten or dairy, the notes give a specific swap, so it still works in your kitchen.

Maple Ginger Oat Porridge with Blueberries

  • Low FODMAP
  • Low Histamine
  • Dairy-Free
  • Gluten-Free

Serves 2 · Prep 5 min · Cook 12 min

360 kcal13g protein54g carbs6g fiber12g fat
  • 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
  • 2 cups lactose-free milk, or coconut milk thinned with water
  • 1 tsp finely grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries (1/4 cup per serving)

Blueberries are one of the few fruits that score low on both scales, so the portion is stated right in the ingredient list.

Inside the book

Three parts: the science, the kitchen, the recipes.

Part One explains histamine, FODMAPs, and how food triggers gut and immune reactions. Part Two covers the pantry and portions. Part Three is the cooking.

Recipe chapterWhat you will cookRecipes
BreakfastPorridge, pancakes, frittata muffins, hash, chia pudding10
Soups and StewsChicken ginger rice soup, beef and root vegetable stew, coconut fish chowder8
Sandwiches and SaladsGrilled chicken quinoa salad, shrimp noodle salad, roast beef with horseradish cream8
Chicken, Beef, Pork and LambRoast chicken, herb steak, braised short ribs, lamb chops, pork shoulder12
Fish and ShellfishPan-seared cod, salmon, mussels, scallops, fish cakes8
Vegetarian MainsTofu stir-fry, coconut curry, polenta with mushroom ragu, stuffed peppers8
DessertsBlueberry crumble, lemon curd tart, panna cotta, flourless chocolate cake6
High-Fiber FavoritesLentil soup, tempeh bowl, chia and flax baking, built on tested portions8
Total68
How the recipes stay low on both

The two diets overlap very little, so every swap is planned.

Garlic and onion → garlic-infused oil

Flavor without the fructans

Infused oil, fresh ginger, herbs, and good browning carry the savory work. You never need a garlic bulb for anything in the book.

Spring onion → green tops only

Small details that matter

The white bulb is high FODMAP and the green tops are not. Recipes say which part to use.

Aged, cured, smoked → fresh

Histamine rises with time

Fresh meat and fish, no deli slices, no aged cheese, and short marinades. Fish and shellfish chapters are written to be cooked and eaten the same day.

Whole serving → measured serving

Dose, not a ban

A quarter of an avocado is low FODMAP and a whole one is not. Portions follow Monash University's tested serving sizes, and the recipe states them.

Questions

Common questions about the book.

What is a low histamine, low FODMAP cookbook?

It is a cookbook where every recipe stays low on two lists at once: FODMAPs, the fermentable carbohydrates that bother sensitive guts, and dietary histamine, which builds up in aged, cured, and leftover foods. Most cookbooks cover only one.

Is this a SIBO diet cookbook?

The author wrote the book while treating SIBO, and the recipes use a low FODMAP base that many people follow during treatment. SIBO diets differ from person to person, so use it alongside advice from your doctor or dietitian.

Is it an IBS friendly cookbook?

Yes. The recipes follow Monash University's published FODMAP serving sizes, which is the research behind the low FODMAP diet used for irritable bowel syndrome.

Are the recipes lactose free?

Recipes that use dairy call for lactose free milk, cream, yogurt, and cheese. Many recipes are completely dairy-free, and each one is labeled with a substitution in its notes.

Can I use it for an MCAS diet or histamine intolerance?

The recipes are low histamine, which is how many people with histamine intolerance or mast cell activation cook. Individual triggers vary, so the book flags common ones, such as tomato, that you can leave out.

Are the recipes anti-inflammatory or a leaky gut diet?

The book makes no anti-inflammatory or leaky gut treatment claims. It is a collection of fresh, whole-food recipes, and the author's introduction describes how the gut lining and histamine connection led to writing it.

Does the book include nutrition information?

Yes. Every recipe has an estimated per-serving line for calories, protein, carbohydrates, fiber, and fat. These are calculated estimates, not laboratory results.

Is the book medical advice?

No. It is an educational and culinary resource meant to sit alongside care from a physician or registered dietitian.

About the author

Written by someone cooking for both diets.

Chris Stubenrauch got long COVID in 2024. By 2026 it had turned into SIBO, with bloating, fatigue, and rosacea flare-ups.

While treating the SIBO, Chris learned how closely histamine, gut lining, and diet are connected, and found that most low FODMAP resources ignore histamine while most low histamine resources ignore FODMAPs. The book is the cookbook that was missing at the grocery store.

It is meant to sit alongside care from a doctor or registered dietitian, not replace it.

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