A Must Read For Allergic People before Eating Anything

By Dean Reed Carlson

It is common knowledge that eating a healthy diet is essential but certain diets may have certain impact on your allergies or hay fever. One benefit of healthy diet consumption is it facilitates the maintenance of a healthy respiratory system. The clogging of your nasal passages you may be experiencing right now might be the upshot of what you have been eating, or what you have not eaten. The consumption of the right types of food can help decongest clogged nose. In addition, eating a healthy balanced meal can strengthen your immunity to allergies. Your body's fight against sinus and respiratory infections can be simplified by eating the proper food rich in nutrients.

Food items regularly found in Mediterranean cuisine like tomatoes, oranges, apples, grapes, and nuts, possess anti-inflammatory effects which can aid in the defense against allergies.

*Nuts. Vitamin E and Magnesium can be derived from nuts. Magnesium may help prevent wheezing and is shown to be helpful in boosting lung function.

*Nuts. Nuts are rich in Vitamin E and Magnesium. Magnesium is a essential element to prevent wheezing and help improve lung function.

*Nuts. Aside from adding texture to a meal, nuts can supply the body with Magnesium and Vitamin E. Magnesium has been demonstrated to enhance lung function and is a good defense against wheezing.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

The fight against allergies is intensified when albacore tuna, mackerel, wild salmon and other cold water fish are incorporated in the diet since they comprise the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA. Fish oil supplements, which are also enriched with the omega-3 fatty acids, are available for people not fond of eating fish.

Zinc

An important player in the body's ordeal against infection is Zinc. The antiviral and antibacterial components of Zinc help to strengthen the body's immunity. Zinc may be acquired from such sources as whole grains, tofu, lean beef and oysters.

Foods That May Improve or Exacerbate Allergies

Spicy foods are a double-edged sword; they may improve or worsen allergies. They can either make mucus less concentrated or cause throat irritation. Together with cough, more mucus may be discharged due to this.

*Cajun spice. Since it can stir up nerve fibers, Cajun spice, derived from cayenne peppers, is considered to naturally ease nasal congestion.

*Cajun spice. Owing to its property of stimulating nerve fibers, Cajun spice, which originates from cayenne peppers, can naturally congest some clogged noses.

*Horseradish. Horseradish is rich in a certain chemical used in congesting agents. - 30286

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