
Now cold, now hot, now wind, now rain… With these changes in weather and temperature, who is the lucky one who escapes a flu? For everyone who is easy prey to fall into colds, here is a list of foods that help improve defenses. Notes!
And it is that as in all our lives, food plays a crucial role. Also, obviously, to avoid diseases, fight viruses and strengthen our body.
Foods that help our defenses:
–Garlic and onion: These seasonings are known for their antiseptic properties, which helps strengthen the immune system and open nasal passages in case of congestion.
–Yogurt: Yogurts contain a bacterium called Lactobacillus reuteri, which blocks the multiplication of viruses in the body and reduces the risk of colds.
–Foods with vitamin C: foods such as strawberries, oranges or kiwis help reduce cold symptoms if we have already fallen into their clutches.
–Mushrooms: mushrooms favor the creation of cytokines, cells that help us fight respiratory infections.
–Honey: honey contains many antioxidants that help fight the action of viruses and bacteria.
–Ginger: Ginger helps eliminate coughs and relieve a sore throat. In addition, it reduces the pain and fever of colds.
–Royal jelly: this nutrient contains vitamins A, B, C and E as well as phosphorus, calcium and iron, which favors the reactivation of the immune system and helps balance the nervous system fighting and preventing diseases.
So if you notice low defenses and think you may be the next target of the virus that haunts your neighborhood, do not hesitate to include these foods in your daily diet. Prevention is better than cure!