Spring brings so many beautiful things with it.
Allergy sufferers often cannot enjoy it.
However, hay fever can be relieved with the right diet.
With the first days of spring
pollen
flies
through the air again.
For people
struggling
with
allergies
, this usually doesn't mean anything good.
Hay fever
can be
combated
with the right
diet
.
Frankfurt - sun, warm temperatures and the first birdsong.
The
spring
can be this year actually enjoy extra early.
Actually.
If it weren't for the
constant urge to sneeze, watery eyes and an itchy and runny nose
for many people in
Germany
.
The warm and sunny
weather
allows nature to explode and the first
pollen to
fly.
Hay fever
can quickly spoil the beautiful spring days.
But there is hope for
allergy sufferers: inside
.
Because the right
diet
can help to at least significantly alleviate the symptoms.
Because
hay fever is
so annoying, many sufferers resort to sprays, drops and various
medications
.
This need not be.
After all, adjusting your
diet
can also work wonders.
This is primarily due to micronutrients in our
food
.
They have a great influence on the human organism and are crucial in the release, production and breakdown of messenger substances and hormones.
So
some
foods
are better and some are less suitable for combating the annoying hay fever.
The suffering of allergy sufferers |
Frequency in percent |
Watery and itchy eyes |
74 percent |
Sneezing attacks |
70 percent |
Runny nose |
70 percent |
Stuffy nose |
49 percent |
Itching of the roof of the mouth, throat or ears |
36 percent |
Puffy eyelids |
36 percent |
fatigue |
34 percent |
Shortness of breath |
19 percent |
Source: YouGov |
Hay fever and allergy: what influence does diet and food choice have?
As the magazine "schweizer-illustrierte.ch" reports, the natural substance histamine plays a decisive role in all
reactions of the body that can be attributed
to
allergies
.
So even with
hay fever
.
Among other things, histamine is directly involved in the defense against substances that are foreign to the body.
The protein is found in many foods, but is also produced in the
body
itself.
It can cause allergic reactions and a drop in blood pressure, according to the associations for independent health advice.
So it is important
to lower
the natural substance with the
help of diet
.
A natural remedy that
is supposed to accelerate
the breakdown of
histamine
is, for example, vitamin C. Vitamins B3 and D as well as zinc and omega-3 fatty acids also slow down the release of histamine in the
body
.
Allergy sufferers should take
advantage of
these factors in their
diet in
order
to alleviate
the suffering of
hay fever
.
It should be versatile, balanced and anti-inflammatory.
In addition to the omega-3 fatty acids, this also applies to micronutrients such as secondary plant substances and antioxidants.
But which
foods
contain such nutrients?
Less problems with hay fever thanks to the diet: Omega-3 fatty acids help
Fish
in particular have a high proportion of omega-3 fatty acids
.
In particular, tuna or salmon (not smoked) are ideally suited to end up on the
menu
of those suffering from hay fever.
Linseed oil
is also
rich
in omega 3
.
A tablespoon of the unflavoured oil can easily be added to almost every meal.
It is also barely noticeable in terms of taste in smoothies or salad dressings.
Another
food
that
can help with
hay fever
is
lemon
.
The richly contained vitamin C is good for the immune system.
But not only that: It also binds histamine and converts it to other non-allergenic compounds.
This effect can be used with lemon water.
Simply put one or more slices of the fruit in a carafe of water and drink.
Many people also add a piece of
ginger
.
Although this also inhibits the release of histamine in the
body
, it does not help against the allergy.
At most indirectly, as reported by "schweizer-illustrierte.ch", by supporting the immune system that has been weakened by the allergic stimuli.
Hay fever: Plenty of water and green vegetables help with allergy problems
And one thing is also clear: Drinking a lot is important.
Not just for general well-being, but also against
hay fever
.
Ideally, those affected should
drink
more than the recommended two to three liters of
water
per day.
Because if the body's own fluid reservoir is full, the mucous membranes are also well moistened.
This makes it harder for
pollen
to settle.
Mineral water even offers another benefit.
Among the minerals contained is magnesium, which regulates calcium ions.
These contribute to the release of histamines, which
cause
the unpleasant
itching
of the eyes and nose.
One food that contains both vitamin C and magnesium is
spinach
.
People suffering
from
hay fever
should also
take this into account
in their
diet
.
In general, green leafy vegetables are rich in secondary plant substances such as carotenoids and antioxidants.
According to "zentrum-der-gesundheit.de", kale, Swiss chard, broccoli and other vegetables can also
combat
allergy
symptoms
.
Which foods help against hay fever?
Honey has a desensitizing effect
And
honey
can also help
at least regulate
problems with
hay fever
.
Especially if it comes from the region and, so to speak, from the flowers of the immediate environment.
The principle: natural desensitization.
So a tablespoon of honey a day can help.
And otherwise honey is also considered a remedy for skin and mucous membranes *.
As reported by “zentrum- der-undheit.de”, it is of course also important
to avoid
those
foods
in the
diet
that
can even promote
hay fever
and other
allergies
.
This applies, among other things, to many animal products such as milk and meat.
But also for many wheat products.
(Yannick Wenig)
* fr.de is part of the nationwide Ippen digital network.