Tyramine

• Tyramine can be found in aged cheeses.Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Chris Buecheler
  
  According to Mosby's Medical Dictionary, tyramine is an amino acid found primarily in aged meats, aged cheeses, and foods and beverages containing yeast.
  
  

Eat Fresh

• According to the Ohio State University Medical Center, the best rule of thumb is to eat food that is fresh.
  
  

Fruits and Vegetables

• Avoid avocados.Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of darwin Bell
  
  Most all fresh, frozen or canned fruits and vegetables are safe, although you should avoid avocados, bananas and fava beans.
  
  

Meats and Fish

• Eat fresh meats.Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Ernesto Andrade
  
  Eat fresh meats and fish as opposed to those that are aged, smoked or cured. Use caution with game, even if it is fresh.
  
  

Caffeine

• Coffee is fine in small amounts.Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of yohe!**
  
  Small amounts of caffeinated beverages are acceptable.
  
  

Alcoholic Beverages

• An occasional glass of red wine is fine.Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Fabrizio Monti
  
  An occasional four to eight ounces of white or red wine (not Chianti) or two ounces of hard liquor are okay, but avoid beer and other alcoholic drinks, including mixed drinks.