Allergy Diets
A Mediterranean-style diet can help reduce children's allergies and asthma, a new study says. Researchers studied children living in Greece and found that their diet--rich in fish, nuts, vegetables, and olive oil--made them less likely to suffer from nasal allergies and breathing problems. Children who ate the most margarine were found to have the highest allergy and asthma rate, researchers say.
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Allergies
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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