There is no doubt that eating healthy is an inexpensive health insurance policy which boosts immunity. While nutrition will not shield the body from the flu, it definitely helps is strengthening our immune system and lessening the duration of flu symptoms. Instead of turning to antibiotics, it’s always better to try natural flu-fighters present in food. It is better to pump up our immune system with these guidelines:
1. Vitamin C is well-known for treating and preventing colds by boosting immunity destroy bacteria. Vitamin C sources such as oranges, gooseberry, sweet lime, broccoli, pineapple, cabbage, cauliflower, and sweet potato is a plus in your diet
2. Ginger contains gingerol that helps fight infections and flu. Having ginger tea, ginger juice with honey and warm water is su.re to boost immunity
3. Garlic helps fight bacteria and virus. Eating four to five cloves of raw garlic every day helps the immune system.
4. Foods rich in vitamin A such as carrots, pumpkin, broccoli, spinach, apricots, peaches, and cherries help to keep the immune system strong
5. Foods rich in zinc have also been proved to improve immunity levels. The wholegrain cereals like bajra, jowar, wheat bran, and all shellfish, peanuts, most lentils, skimmed milk, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, watermelon seeds, spinach, etc.
6. Any food that is spicy enough to make your eyes watery will have the same effect on your nose, promoting the release of mucus and opening up congestion. Consuming spicy foods containing horseradish, hot pepper sauce, ginger, cloves, hot mustard or garam masala helps.
7. Radish is an excellent remedy for thinning down mucous, and clearing sinuses.
