What to eat so as not to get sick.
Our immunity is directly dependent on what we eat, so for normal functioning, it regularly needs to throw in useful “fuel”, especially if we want to protect ourselves from viruses. Learn what foods to eat and hot drinks to drink to prevent colds and flu.
Citrus
There is simply no way without oranges, lemons, tangerines in the cold season! Everyone knows that they contain vitamin C, which enhances the protective functions of the body and is involved in energy production. To get the daily norm of ascorbic acid, it is enough to eat 1 grapefruit, 1 lemon, 2 oranges, or 4 tangerines per day.
This is just a miraculous product, which, for sure, in the past, replaced the entire first aid kit. The fact is that ginger root contains more than 10 antiviral substances that have a powerful anti-inflammatory and immunostimulating effect. Ginger also has excellent warming properties, so it helps maintain heat balance, and also has a diaphoretic effect and removes harmful toxins. Using this product is very simple – just add a piece of ginger to tea, instead of lemon or with it.
Greenery
Greens contain a lot of folic acids, which helps protect against pathogens. But keep in mind that this is not about overseas salads in the supermarket, but a fresh product. Where to get your own greens in winter? Grow! Yes, right at home, on the windowsill.
Pepper
The ancient Indians learned about the healing properties of this product, who, at the first symptoms of a cold, immediately drank a tincture of red pepper. The fact is that this burning product has an excellent vasodilating effect, therefore it is able to activate blood circulation, improve lymph outflow. It is also a source of vitamin C. Red pepper can be replaced with ordinary allspice and, prevent viral infections, chew 1-2 peas a day, and also use it in cooking.
Tea
A variety of teas, which many call “grandmothers”, are really very effective in preventing and fighting the flu and colds. It can be tea with viburnum, raspberries, currants, lemon, honey, and ginger. Regularly drink several cups of this drink a day to strengthen the immune system. See also the recipe for mulled wine, which will help you prepare a delicious hot drink for autumn-winter evenings.
