We all know good eating habits can go a long way for your health and your waistline, but has anyone ever considered that it may also help your allergies?

A study from the University of Aberdeen showed a negative correlation between diet and allergy symptoms, meaning the healthier you eat, the fewer symptoms you have. Scientists believe that increasing your antioxidant and Omega-3 fatty acid intake may help alleviate allergy symptoms. It is also worth noting that studies have shown most allergy patients have a low vitamin D level. So, perhaps, instead of reaching for that candy bowl, you should try snacking on fresh fruit and popping a fish oil and vitamin D pill. It just might help you breathe easier.

Similarly, a diet rich in food-additives may actually worsen allergy symptoms. A 2004 study published in the European Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology reported that subjects who were given a food-additive free diet had improved their allergy symptoms during a two week period. Some even reported they were symptom free! If you really want to derail your allergy symptoms, healthier, additive-free food options could make a huge difference.