Attack Allergies With Your Plate

     Sneezing?  Sniffling?  Scratching your eyes out?  Help may be on the way.  It turns out that certain foods contain quercertin and pycnogenol, which are natural antihistimines.  Try adding these winners to your spring diet:

Foods rich in Vitamin A:  Mangos, apricots, cantaloupe, tomatoes, kale, spinach, dandelion greens, carrots, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, paprika, red pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Foods rich in Vitamin C:  Oranges, guavas, papaya, kiwi fruit, strawberries, acerola cherry, watermelon, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, bell peppers, red and green chili peppers, thyme, and parsley.

Foods rich in quercertin and pycnogenol:  Raspberries, cranberries, chokeberries, blueberries, apples, broccoli, tomatoes, kale, onions, garlic, capers, and green tea.

And last but not least, the winner of all the money and the camper too -- pineapple is considered to be the best source of natural antihistimines. 

Try adding these delicious alternatives to your diet and see if you can cut back on allergy medications this spring.  And be sure to let me know!