Allergy-Friendly Eats: My Springtime Guide to a Symptom-Free Season

Eat your way to allergy relief: practical tips & recipes for navigating spring allergies with nutrition

Malinda Fusco
In Fitness And In Health

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Photo by Isaac Hermar on Unsplash

Spring is in the air, and so are the dreaded allergies!

If you’re like me, the blooming flowers and budding trees, while beautiful, signal the start of sneezing, itching, and watery eyes. But did you know that what you eat can impact your allergy symptoms?

Keep reading, and I’ll share how adjusting my diet helps me enjoy spring, and how it might help you too.

Understanding Springtime Allergies

Spring allergies, often called hay fever, are usually caused by pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds. These are all things that I’m incredibly allergic to.

When these tiny particles enter our noses and throats, they can trigger an allergic reaction in some people. Like me.

According to a study published in Front Allergy, climate change is leading to longer allergy seasons and higher pollen counts, making it more important than ever to find ways to manage our symptoms.

Common symptoms include sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, itchy eyes, and coughing. All of these symptoms…

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