People suffering from "hay fever," or nasal allergies, try various ways to alleviate their symptoms during the summer months, but few methods prove effective. However, according to health experts at "Organic Pharmacy," avoiding 4 specific foods can help eliminate nasal allergies that are prevalent in summer.
**Aged Cheese**
Aged cheese is one of the worst foods to consume if you suffer from allergies, according to experts at Organic Pharmacy, as stated by the British newspaper "The Sun." Aged cheese contains histamine, which triggers allergies and can worsen hay fever symptoms.
**Dairy Products**
Most types of dairy products exacerbate allergy symptoms because they increase the body's mucus secretion. By using almond or oat milk instead of cow's milk, individuals can reduce mucus production.
**Melons**
Certain foods, such as fruits and vegetables, contain proteins similar to pollen that causes allergies. When individuals with pollen allergy syndrome consume them, their bodies mistakenly identify these foods as pollen, leading to a reaction. Symptoms of this type of hay fever include lip swelling, mouth itching, and inner ear itching. Melons are a major trigger for these symptoms and are particularly problematic for those allergic to pollen.
**Coffee**
Coffee is another beverage to avoid; in addition to stimulating histamine release, which is detrimental for hay fever sufferers, coffee has been found to cause liver congestion, intensifying symptoms. While it may not have the exact same effect, one could consider replacing the morning coffee with a cup of chamomile tea.
