Food for Thought : Allergies

When you are affected with allergies, you may not feel well and may be less likely to get proper nutrition or adequate sleep. While there is not one food that will eliminate your allergy symptoms, there are some things you can do to help yourself overall:
Anthocynanins, the nutrient group that gives food their purplish or red color, have been shown to help the body with natural anti-inflammatory properties. Fill your diet with beets, berries, cherries and dark purple and red grapes.

Quercetin, an antioxidant found in citrus fruits, apples, onions, parsley and tea, has been shown in some lab studies to reduce the body’s release of histamine.

Try thin clear soups to help thin mucus and clear nasal passages. Make sure you are getting plenty of fluids.

As always, check with your doctor for any seasonal or food-related allergies. Make sure you also let your physician and pharmacist know if you are taking over-the-counter medication or supplements, as these can interfere with medications for allergies. Also, check to see if your medication come with food interaction warnings.

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