Fight allergy f lares with asparagus

Sweet spring breezes are a mixed blessing if you have seasonal allergies, since they carry pollen right into your yard and home. Thankfully, a tasty spring treat— asparagus — can help! Scientists reporting in the journal Nutrients say that asparagus is packed with compounds called phospholipids that can dial down your immune system’s production of allerg y-fueling histamine if you enjoy a few spears daily. More good news: Cooking breaks down asparagus’ tough cell walls, increasing phospholipid absorption. So you’ll boost the benefits by enjoying this seasonal veggie grilled, roasted or mixed into pasta and risotto dishes.

OR SUDS UP! Enjoying a long soak three times weekly drastically reduces congestion, sneezing, scratchy eyes and other allergy-triggered symptoms. That’s ’s according to Thai scientists, who found that warm, steamy air reduces air way swelling and opens and drains sinuses, flushing out symptom-triggering pollen. n.