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Plums are hands-down one of my favorite Summer fruits. Not only do they look beautiful and taste delicious, they've also been found to increase iron absorption thanks to their high vitamin C content. Unfortunately, each time I choose to indulge in a ripe plum, I face a trade-off; delicious Summer fruit taste, itchy, uncomfortable mouth. Twenty-five percent of seasonal allergy sufferers also fall Read more
About 20 percent of the population suffers from the itchy eyes, sneezing, runny nose, and sinus congestion that accompany seasonal allergies. Of those people, 25 percent also suffer from oral allergy syndrome (OAS). Symptoms include uncomfortable itchiness, tingling, or swelling in the mouth, lips, or throat when consuming certain fruits, vegetables, or nuts. Proteins in allergy inducing pollens Read more
If you suffer from seasonal allergies to pollen, you may be part of the one-third who also suffers from oral allergy syndrome (OAS). Symptoms include uncomfortable itchiness, tingling, or swelling in the mouth, lips, or throat when consuming certain fruits, vegetables, or nuts. The reaction occurs because the proteins in pollens are so similar to the proteins in certain types of foods. OAS causes Read more
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