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Spring has sprung, which means there’s pollen flying around everywhere. If you find yourself sniffing or sneezing, you’re not alone. The arrival of spring brings on allergies for plenty of people.
More than 50 million Americans experience allergies every year. Allergic symptoms are particularly common in the spring because it’s when trees release pollen into the air. When you breathe, bits of pollen can enter your nose, which triggers your immune system to release antibodies that attack the allergen. Histamines are then released into your bloodstream, which leads to allergy symptoms.
Luckily, a healthy diet can ease your allergy symptoms. Ashley Shaw, MS, RD, a registered dietitian at Preg Appetit, says that a plant-based or plant-forward diet packed with powerful nutrients will help you find relief with your allergy symptoms. This is key because some of the antioxidants and vitamins in those foods have anti-inflammatory properties, which can act as a natural antihistamine. H