Grapes, green tea, blueberries, spinach, apples, peppers… cocoa. They are foods that provide flavonoids, such as quercetin, a compound with antioxidant and anti-allergic properties, highly recommended to mitigate the effects of allergens such as pollen, mites, dust or the hair of our pets. Quercetin works by protecting cells against free radical damage and oxidative stress. A balanced diet, based on plant foods, fruits and prebiotics and probiotics will mitigate the symptoms of allergies. Some allergens appear more strongly in spring, which is why allergic reactions, such as sneezing, eczema or watery eyes, are more frequent at this time of year.
Vegetarian dogs and cats?
A large number of our readers consider their pets a key factor in enjoying a full life. Eating habits are also changing for them, with plant products being incorporated into the diet more frequently. Its intake provides dogs and cats with vitamins, minerals, fiber and compounds that help control weight and strengthen their immune system. For dogs, the best vegetables are carrots, broccoli and green beans; and for cats the most recommended are: cucumber, green beans, pumpkin and carrot. Vegetables should always be served cooked or steamed and well mashed. In no case should animal protein be substituted for vegetable protein.
Ginko, the tree that protects the brain
It is the oldest tree that exists on Earth. It is native to China and is threatened with extinction. It is the Chinese plant that is most consumed in the West. According to the European Medicines Agency, Gingko Biloba is recommended for the increase in cognitive performance associated with age; for the relief of vertigo and tinnitus of vascular origin and to improve circulation in the legs, improving heaviness or the sensation of cold hands and feet. Naturopaths warn of the following incompatibilities: pregnant or breastfeeding women, people with blood clotting problems or those taking anticoagulants.