Thursday, August 4, 2016

Foods to prevent flu



Foods to prevent flu play a very important role in keeping us protected from the ills of the season. There are several foods that we consume, to stay away from flu symptoms, which this season start arriving. These are mainly food products that help us to strengthen our immune system or other foods that have antibacterial and antiviral active ingredients. Inserting them regularly in our diet, we have the ability to keep us safe from infection involving the respiratory tract.

1. Garlic

Eat garlic, a powerful natural antibiotic, it may also be detestable for breath, yet it is rich in nutrients with antibiotic and antiviral properties, which are very useful in case of flu. In particular, attention should be allicin, which helps reduce flu symptoms.

2. Ginger

Ginger is useful especially when the influence is manifested by the classic sore throat. Eat a piece of ginger helps make milder the burning and pain in the throat. You can also put in the tea and herbal teas and is also very useful to counter cough and fever.

3.currant

The currant is very rich in vitamin C and polyphenols, which have an antioxidant action, very useful to prevent inflammation affecting our body. Antioxidants, in particular, are able to counteract the action of free radicals, which are responsible for cell aging.

4. Carrots

Carrots contain carotenoids, which are able to carry out protective functions for the immune system. Precisely for this reason should always be present on our table in the autumn season and in the winter, when infections are lurking.


5. Grapes


The grape is a fruit that helps cleanse the body and gives a lot of energy. E 'useful, therefore, in the situations in which our body is weakened and may be more subject to attack by viruses. Do not forget that it is rich in minerals, especially potassium.


6. Kiwi

The kiwi contains a lot of vitamin C. It manages to bring to our body water, carbohydrates, protein, fat and fiber. we must not exaggerate with the consumption of kiwifruit, because it could result in a laxative effect.


7. Onion

The onion, the many nutritional and beneficial properties, is rich in flavonoids, can act, along with vitamin C, to counteract the bacteria that can affect our health in winter. The onion is proving an excellent natural ally to prevent flu.


8. Lettuce

The lettuce is full of vitamins and minerals, which are used by our body as a real restorative, that can help us especially in states of fatigue. Especially lettuce strengthens the immune system due to its content of vitamin C and vitamin A.

9. Orange

The orange is full of vitamin C, a real cure for our body. He manages to make water, proteins, lipids and fibers. To defend ourselves in the best influence, we should eat especially the white part, home to the richest substances of benefits.

10. Broccoli

Even broccoli contains a lot of vitamin C. It also is full of beta-carotene, B1 and B2 vitamins and minerals, such as potassium, phosphorus and iron. He fails to perform purifying action.

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