The secret to beating hay fever could lie in your gut | The Telegraph
April 11, 2023
A growing body of studies suggest that there might be an alternative method for tackling our symptoms—through our diet.
So many people are suffering from allergies these days. I spoke with The Telegraph and Outside Magazine about allergies, lifestyle, and the immune system. Food is an important adjunctive treatment that can help to prevent, suppress, and even reverse inflammation in those with allergies.
Quercetin, a polyphenol found in foods like onions, cabbage, broccoli, and berries, acts as an antihistamine. Vitamin C, found in citrus fruits, is another natural antihistamine. Fermented foods like kimchi and sauerkraut are linked to lower inflammation and the cultivation of an anti-inflammatory gut microbiome. And simply drinking enough water to stay hydrated is supremely anti-inflammatory!