10 Anti-Allergy Superfoods

3. Garlic

Garlic is another anti-allergy superfood that you must include in your diet. Its ability to inhibit the activity of certain enzymes that generate inflammatory compounds in the body can help prevent allergic reactions.

Plus, the anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, antioxidant and immune-boosting properties of garlic can help keep the doctor away during the allergy season.

Eat one to two crushed raw garlic cloves daily to combat allergies. You can also opt to take garlic supplements after consulting a doctor.

4. Lemons

Lemons are an excellent immune-boosting fruit that can prevent allergies. It is loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants. It also works as an antitoxin and helps keep your body alkaline.

Drink lemon water throughout the day to detoxify your body and get rid of toxins and impurities. Another option is to mix the juice of one lemon with olive oil to make a healthy dressing for salads and sandwiches.

5. Salmon

Salmon is a cold-water fish high in omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA. These fatty acids are very good inflammation fighters and thus help calm your allergies. Also, salmon can improve lung functioning, thus reducing the intensity of allergy symptoms like asthma, congestion and cold-like symptoms.

Eat a minimum of two portions of salmon every week throughout the year and increase to three portions during the allergy season. Along with salmon, you can include mackerel, trout, herring and sardines in your diet.

6. Green Tea

Allergy sufferers must add green tea to their diet to boost their immune system and prevent allergic reactions.

In a 2002 study, researchers at Kyushu University in Fukuok concluded that a compound known as methylated epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) in green tea can block a key cell receptor involved in producing an allergic response. Green tea also has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-histamine properties.

Drink 2 cups of green tea daily. To make the tea more effective, add some honey and lemon to it.

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