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How to Heal Hay Fever Naturally: 5 Salads That Fight Hay Fever


The hay fever combating salad recipes included on this webpage call for foods that are naturally rich in hay fever healing nutrients and enzymes. To heal your sinuses, try out for example our Beet and Carrot Salad or our utterly delicious Smoked Salmon Salad.


Carrot Fennel Cucumber Salad

Provided that you're not allergic to citrus fruits, this light salad works like magic to soothe your soul—and sinuses. The hay feverhealing properties of this salad are due to the wide range of anti-allergy nutrients found in this salad, including rosmarinic acid, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C, and vitamin E.
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Beet and Carrot Salad with Ginger

This recipe pairs two powerful root vegetables to create a natural weapon for fighting and healing hay fever and perennial allergic rhinitis. Beets have strong anti-inflammatory properties while carrots are known for their antioxidant powers. The ginger featured in this enticing salad recipe contains zingibain, a type of proteolytic enzyme. Evidence suggests that proteolytic enzymes have anti-inflammatory properties and can help reduce allergic reactions.
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Super-Nutritious Broccoli Salad with Apples and Cranberries

This super nutritious salad uses ingredients that deliver a good wallop of hay fever healing nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, and quercetin. It also contains some omega-3 fatty acids (provided by the broccoli). What's more, this recipe calls for yoghurt containing probiotic bacteria which, according to some experts, may help fight allergies due to their ability to promote gastrointestinal health.
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Romaine and Smoked Salmon Salad

Romaine lettuce and carrots provide an abundance of vitamin C which helps control histamine release in the body and make histamine break down faster. Histamine, a chemical produced by the body, is involved in many allergic reactions. Salmon and radishes are also beneficial as they possess strong anti-inflammatory properties.
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Want More Recipes?

For more recipes that can help control allergic rhinitis, visit the main recipe directory of HealWithFood.org's Guide to Combating Allergic Rhinitis.

You may also be interested in checking out the section that provides more general diet tips on how to prevent symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Be also sure to check out the overview of the best anti-rhinitis foods.