Foods That Worsen Allergies

Symptoms of itching or swelling in the lips, mouth or throat can occur within minutes of eating a food containing a protein similar to pollen.

These are some of the most common seasonal allergens and their cross-reactive foods:

Ragweed:
Bananas, melons (watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew), zucchini, cucumber, dandelions, chamomile tea

Birch:
Apples, pears, peaches, apricots, cherries, plums, nectarines, kiwi, carrots, celery, potatoes, peppers, parsley, coriander, hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts

Grass:
Peaches, celery, melons, tomatoes, oranges

Source: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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