According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, 50 million Americans have allergies.  Allergies can be seasonal or food-related. Seasonal allergens include: ragweed, tree pollen and grass. If you have seasonal allergies you might be able to minimize your symptoms by avoiding specific foods and drinks. Clifford Bassett, MD, member of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology says “Your body interprets chemicals in certain foods (listed below) as it would allergens like pollen.  Here are some surprising triggers to seasonal allergies you might want to limit or avoid:

If you are allergic to Ragweed, AVOID: Bananas, cantaloupe, chamomile tea, echinacea, honeydew, watermelon and zucchini

If you are allergic toTree Pollen, AVOID:  Almonds, apples, carrots, cherries, hazelnuts, peaches, pears and plums

If you are allergic to Grass, AVOID: Melons, tomatoes and oranges

If you have are allergic to Any Seasonal Allergens, AVOID: Beer, liquor and wine (contain histamine which triggers allergy symptoms)