FOOD+NUTRITION By Kristi Edwards, MS, RDN, LDN
How to Ease Seasonal Allergies With Food & How Certain Foods Can Trigger Seasonal Allergies Over 26 million people in the United States (roughly 8%) experience seasonal allergies. Unfortunately, seasonal allergies are largely impacted by genetics and the environment. However, recent studies1,2,3 suggest that consuming adequate omega-3 fatty acids, prebiotics, and probiotics may help to relieve the runny nose and watery eyes you experience during certain times of the year. Other tips for reducing symptoms related to seasonal allergies are to avoid tobacco and to get plenty of sleep at night (7-9 hours).
Sources of omega-3 fatty acids include:
Sources of prebiotics include:
Sources of probiotics include:
walnuts
whole grains
kombucha
chia seeds
apples
kefir
ground flaxseed
bananas
sauerkraut
hemp seeds
asparagus
kimchi
nori/seaweed
onions
yogurt
spirulina
legumes
miso
fatty fish (salmon, tuna, mackerel, herring, and trout)
garlic
tempeh
soybeans artichokes whole rolled oats leeks
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Kristi Edwards and Erin Dragutsky, co-founders of 901 Nutrition, LLC are licensed and registered dietitians in Memphis. Kristi specializes in helping clients implement dietary changes that can delay and prevent the need for dialysis, as well as clients who consume plant-based diets. Erin specializes in helping clients with eating disorders and disordered eating habits. She is passionate about helping clients ditch the diets for good, find food freedom, and develop a positive relationship with food. Learn more and sign up for monthly recipe books at 901nutrition.com or call 901.800.9526
