The time is ripe, and with the change of climate, as every year recur seasonal allergies. Sneezing, runny nose, itching, watery eyes, dry cough and sleep disorders, are just some of the symptoms that occur with increased incidence, but in these cases a proper diet can help to improve this condition.
Today we speak of capers, or the buds of Capparis spinosa; inside them contain several active substances, able to carry out multiple beneficial effects on our body, and no less interesting note is that most of the discoveries in this field, are Italian and specifically in Sicily.
The capers appear to be responsible for the activity antihistamine (histamine is one of the chemical mediators responsible "also" allergic symptoms, and is an indirect target of numerous anti-allergic drugs), and their daily consumption could lead of the obvious benefits.
Recall that many foods are able to accentuate the allergic phenomenon, due to their ability to stimulate the release of histamine, such as: Papaya - Strawberries - Citrus - Crustaceans - Licorice - Spices - Pineapple - Egg White - Dried fruit - Spinach - Chocolate - Spices - Food preservatives such as benzoates (benzoic acid and its salts) - Cranberry. Therefore, when possible, it is recommended to avoid the consumption, especially in the period related to allergic manifestation.
But back to our capers, the recommended amount is 8-10 or 15-20 capers per day (depending on their size), to be consumed preferably natural, avoiding as much as possible cooking, and wait at least 3 weeks to notice the first benefits. However, the caper is not the only natural remedy against seasonal allergies, even the sage is essential to counter this phenomenon. In the leaves of sage there are molecules in structure diterpenica (carnisolo and picrosalvina), which would act in antagonism with the effects of histamine, but these active substances are extremely unstable and prone to degradation, so you prefer to consume the fresh sage leaves and thus ensure maximum performance in active ingredients with anti-allergy.
And in this regard could be an interesting recipe based on both ingredients, such as pasta with capers.
Chop the capers, parsley and some fresh sage leaves, then put the mixture in a bowl and insaporitelo with black pepper and extra virgin olive oil. Separately, prepare the pasta al dente and once drained, pour this sauce of capers with the aid of water from the pasta to mix everything. Add some grated parmesan cheese to your liking.
The end of the meal with blackcurrant juice (also helpful against allergies ...)
Enjoy your meal.
Andrea Busalacchi
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