What foods should you eat if you have allergies?

There are no universal "must-eat foods" during allergies. The core principle is to avoid your identified allergens first, and give priority to fresh ingredients that are commonly eaten, hypoallergenic, and have anti-inflammatory properties.

A while ago, I had a friend who was allergic to kiwi fruit. When he was suffering from kiwi fruit, he read a book that said that eating more kiwi fruit to supplement VC can prevent allergies. He had not checked for food allergens and he ate it for three days. Originally, he only sneezed and had a runny nose, and a red rash appeared on his arms. When he went to see a doctor, it was discovered that he was mildly allergic to kiwi fruit, and supplementing without food aggravated the immune response. Later, the doctor gave me the advice to stop all the novel ingredients that I had never eaten before, and just eat the usual stir-fried lettuce, steamed iron yams, and stewed lean pork. In less than a week, most of the symptoms disappeared.

At this point, someone may ask, isn’t it said that many foods have anti-allergic effects? Why aren't you allowed to try it casually when you get here? There are indeed studies that have proven that ingredients such as VC and quercetin can help regulate immune responses. Many bloggers recommend oranges, broccoli, and onions with high levels of these ingredients. However, the prerequisite is that you are not allergic to these ingredients. If you have a history of food allergies, or have not checked the specific allergens, it is easy to get into trouble by eating ingredients that you rarely touch. There is also a widely circulated saying that "drink honey to prevent allergies." There is currently no clear large-sample study in the academic community that can confirm this conclusion. Some people do feel that seasonal allergy symptoms are mild after drinking it all year round, and some people drink it to induce rashes. People who are sensitive to pollen and bee products should not touch it. It is okay to try a small amount, but don't regard it as a "special medicine."

In fact, if you have just had an allergy attack and are confused about what to eat, just choose ingredients that you have eaten regularly in the past month and have never caused any problems. The processing method should be as simple as possible, and less pungent spices such as Sichuan peppercorns and chili peppers should be used. Also try not to eat prepared dishes and take-out foods with particularly complex seasonings. Many food additives themselves can easily induce the release of histamine, aggravating the symptoms of redness and itching. When the seasons change and my face becomes itchy due to allergies, I try to avoid foods that aggravate inflammation, such as iced drinks and high-sugar cakes. I make some unsweetened lily and pear water and drink it. It moisturizes my throat and is more comfortable than drinking iced milk tea.

Of course, don’t overestimate the role of food. If the allergy attacks are severe, take antihistamines as directed by your doctor. Food only helps reduce the burden on the body and cannot replace regular treatment.