"Millions of people deal with allergies brought on by different kinds of pollen. But did you know that eating certain fruits, vegetables, nuts and spices can also trigger a reaction? <br /><br />It's called cross-reactivity, and it happens because the proteins in some foods are similar to those allergy-causing proteins in some pollen, <a href=""http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/food-allergy/basics/symptoms/con-20019293"" target=""_blank"">according to the Mayo Clinic</a>. Typically, it might cause the mouth to tingle or itch; in some people, pollen-food allergy syndrome, or oral allergy syndrome, can cause throat swelling or anaphylaxis. Cooking fruits and vegetables can help avoid a reaction.<br /><br />Read on for foods to be wary of if you're pollen-sensitive."
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