Whatever the cause, allergies are here to stay, at least for the foreseeable future. However, increasing amounts of scientific evidence support the use of certain natural remedies for allergies.
Vitamins C, D & E have been shown to boost the immune system and decrease the severity of allergic symptoms. By looking at the content of these vitamins in various foods, the experts at HealthGrove created an allergy-fighting index using data from the ESHA nutrition database to develop the 25 highest ranking allergy-fighting foods. Here are the top 5:
#5 Red Bell Pepper:
Allergy Fighting INdex – 89.19
Calories per Serving- 19
Serving Size: 1.0 each (73 grams)
Good Source of: Vitamin C (208.1% DV)
#4 Mango
Allergy Fighting INdex – 89.77
Calories per Serving- 202
Serving Size: 1.0 each (336 grams)
Good Source of: Vitamin C (203.8% DV)
#3 Sockeye Salmon
Allergy Fighting INdex – 90.81
Calories per Serving- 161
Serving Size: 4.0 ounces (113.4 grams)
Good Source of: Vitamin D (125% DV)
#2 Brussels Sprouts
Allergy Fighting INdex – 93.64
Calories per Serving- 116
Serving Size: 1.0 package (283.5 grams)
Good Source of: Vitamin C (350.1% DV)
#1 Cod Liver Fish Oil
Allergy Fighting INdex – 100
Calories per Serving- 123
Serving Size: 1.0 tablespoon (13.6 grams)
Good Source of: Vitamin D (340% DV)