The 5 Foods That Can Help Stop Allergies
Posted September 17, 2007 12:00 pm.
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Sneezing. Wheezing. Eyes filled with tears. There’s nothing more frustrating than having an allergy to something, especially at this time of year. But before you pop that next pill or avoid going outside altogether, check the one place you’d never expect to find an aid for these common cold-like symptoms – your fridge.
Naturopaths claim there’s an easy way to beat the symptoms and it’s all in what you eat. They name five so-called ‘super foods’ that will help deflect the worst of what allergies put on the menu.
What are they? Here’s the list
#1: Apples
“Apples are a very good antioxidant food,” insists Dr. Elena Krasnov. “It’s full of vitamins. It’s rich in minerals.”
#2: Fish
“Cod fish has a lot of omega-3 fatty acids,” she reminds. “Most of them are anti-inflammatory.”
#3: Romaine Lettuce
“All green vegetables, especially romaine, are rich in magnesium and other minerals,” the healer comments. “It’s important for our immune system.”
#4: Spices: Ginger and Turmeric
“They are traditionally used as spices, but they also have medicinal ingredients. They are anti-inflammatory.”
#5: Dark Chicken and Turkey Meat
“All sorts of meats are high in zinc but they’re also high in fat and cholesterol,” she warns.
One final tip on alleviating allergy symptoms: You may want to lay off the cheese and the milk. Dairy encourages the formation of mucus. And that could lead you to feel stuffed up all over again.
