| We all know that eating a healthy diet has many | | | | protection against both allergies and wheezing. So a |
| benefits; however, did you also know that your diet | | | | glass of red wine with your dinner may help with |
| can have an effect on your allergies or hay fever. | | | | your wheezing. |
| One of the advantages of eating a healthy diet is | | | | Omega-3 Fatty Acids |
| that it helps you to maintain a strong respiratory | | | | Another important resource to consider in your fight |
| system. Are you experiencing clogged nasal passages | | | | against allergies are the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and |
| - it may have something to do with what you're | | | | EPA that are provided when your diet includes cold |
| eating - or not eating. Eating the proper foods can | | | | water fish such as wild salmon, albacore tuna and |
| actually help to open clogged nasal passages. Your | | | | mackerel. They are all excellent sources of omega-3 |
| immunity to allergies can also be increased by eating | | | | fatty acids. If you aren't a big fan of eating fish you |
| a healthy balanced diet. Helping you body to fight | | | | should consider fish oil supplements which can be an |
| sinus and respiratory infections can be as simple as | | | | excellent source as well. |
| eating the right foods that contain the proper | | | | Zinc: |
| nutrients. | | | | Zinc also plays an important role in helping your boy |
| Mediterranean diets typically include nuts, apples, | | | | to fight infection. Zinc has both antibacterial and |
| grapes, oranges and tomatoes - all foods that contain | | | | antiviral benefits in your body that can help to |
| anti-inflammatory properties that can help to protect | | | | improve your immune system. You will find that |
| against allergies. | | | | excellent sources of zinc include oysters, lean beef, |
| - Nuts. Can be an excellent source of magnesium and | | | | whole grains and tofu. |
| vitamin E. Magnesium may help to protect against | | | | Foods That May Help or Hurt Your Allergies |
| wheezing and has proven to help increase lung | | | | Spicy foods can be both a help and a hindrance. |
| function. | | | | While they can help to thin mucus and ease allergy |
| - Apples, Oranges, and Tomatoes. These fruits are | | | | congestion, they can also irritate your throat. When |
| excellent sources of another important antioxidant, | | | | this happens, the end result is excess mucus and an |
| vitamin C. The antioxidant provided in these fruits | | | | accompanying cough. |
| helps to protect against allergies and asthma. Since | | | | - Cajun spice. Cajun spice, made from cayenne |
| almost half the people who have asthma also have | | | | peppers, is like a natural nasal decongestant for some |
| allergies this is an important benefit. | | | | people because it can stimulate nerve fibers. |
| - Grapes. The skins of red grapes are filled with | | | | - Garlic. One of my favorite cooking herbs and it may |
| another important antioxidant - resveratrol, which | | | | help make mucus less sticky. |
| may help to reduce inflammation in the body. Studies | | | | - Horseradish. A chemical similar to one used in |
| have shown that grapes also provide additional | | | | decongestants is also found in horseradish. |