Anti Allergy Diet

Do you dread the hayfever season? Do you suffer with allergic reactions or have other
allergy-linked problems such as eczema, asthma, dermatitis, itchy eyes, chronic nasal
congestion or catarrh?

These symptoms are miserable, but the good news is that there are a number of
substances that can reduce your allergic potential which you can either eat or
supplement.

What's more, it's also possible to reduce your allergic potential so you're less
likely to have these symptoms in the first place, reduce their severity if you do
have them and can also help when you have an 'attack'.

Vitamin C is the most important anti-allergy vitamin. It is a powerful promoter of a
strong immune system, immediately calms down allergic reactions and is also
anti-inflammatory.

Omega-3 fish oils are one of nature's best natural anti-inflammatory nutrients,
with countless other benefits besides.

Quercetin is another bioflavonoid and is a potent antioxidant that promotes a
healthy inflammatory response.

MSM has so many benefits for allergy sufferers that it's hard to know where to start.

Glutamine is an essential part of any regime designed to quickly restore healthy
mucous membranes and reduce allergic potential. It is also a powerful nutrient for
supporting proper immune function and protecting the liver.

Bromelain is a collection of proteolytic (literally meaning protein breakdown) enzymes
found in pineapple stems that have considerable anti-inflammatory and anti-swelling
properties.

The anti-allergy diet

Avoid mucus-forming, pro-inflammatory foods such as dairy and meat.
Further reduce your allergic potential by avoiding highly allergenic foods such as
wheat, gluten (rich in wheat, rye and barley) and yeast.
Up your consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables. Have at least 3 servings of
fruit, a large mixed salad and 3 portions of vegetables daily. Eat plenty of these
foods raw.
Increase omega-3 fats by eating plenty of unfried, unbreaded oily fish such as
anchovies, mackerel, sardines, wild or organic salmon, kippers and fresh, not tinned,
tuna. Also add plenty of freshly ground linseeds and pumpkin seeds to cereals, salads
and soups every day.
Avoid alcohol - it's a major gut disruptor which increases your allergic potential.
Drink 2 litres of pure, filtered water a day.