OVERNIGHT SUCCESS

Keep windows closed This is most important in the early mornings, when pollen is released, and then in the Wear sunglasses Choose wraparound frames that fit closely to the face and stop pollen entering the eyes. Dry clothes indoors Outdoor washing lines mean your clothes become laden with pollen. Check the pollen forecast Install a pollen count app on your smartphone for regular alerts. Then you can avoid places OVERNIGHT OATS WITH RASPBERRY CHIA JAM This vegan and non-dairy breakfast is made the night before. You can even put in a jar to eat it on the go. It is low in sugar, salt and saturated fat. Serves: 1. INGREDIENTS For the oats: 6tbsp rolled oats, 2tsp agave or maple syrup, 120ml almond milk, ½ vanilla pod, scraped,1tbsp almond butter, handful of raspberries. For the jam: 500g raspberries, 4-5tbsp agave or maple syrup, 3tbsp chia seeds, 1tsp lemon juice. METHOD 1. To make the chia jam, combine the fruit with the Pop pollen pills Pollen pills or injections, known as i mmunotherapy and available on prescription, can be effective when taken for a period of around three years.

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For more on allergies and beating the sneezes in summer, see allergyuk.org. syrup and gently simmer for ten minutes. Add a pinch of salt, the chia seeds and lemon juice. Stir well and continue to cook for ten minutes until thickened. Chill the jam in the fridge for at least two hours. 2. To make the overnight oats, mix the syrup and almond milk, then combine the vanilla seeds and almond butter. Roughly mash in the raspberries and tip over the oats. Stir well, cover and leave to soak overnight, or at least for two hours. 3. In the morning, layer the oats and some of the jam into a jar or swirl in a bowl. Top with extra fresh raspberries.

Recipe from berryworld.com.