FOODS THAT FIGHT FLU

Symptoms of Cold Or Flu...

cold

Sometimes a low fever(less than 101°F).You have a sore throat and a mild headache.Tired, but can manage
everyday activities.Comes on gradually over a few days.

fl u

Fever above 102°F.Body hurts all over.Feeling extremely fatigued and bedridden.Starts suddenly.

“Fresh fruits, veggies, lean meats and fish will do a body good year-round, but adding certain foods to your diet will give your body’s infectiondefeating abilities an extra boost,” says US-based diet and nutrition expert Bonnie Taub-Dix. Try some—or all—of these.

carrot 

A diet rich in betacarotene—also found in bell peppers, broccoli, sweet potatoes and pumpkin—protects the liningof the nose, which traps germs before they can infect you








.green tea 

Science backs up what tea drinkers have known for centuries: Going green keeps you healthy. In a study at the University of Florida, people who consumed two cups of green tea daily for three months had 32 percent fewer colds than those who didn’t imbibe. “If you aren’t crazy about the flavour, add a splash of100 per cent fruit juice,”

yogurt

 Research suggests that probiotics found in yogurt  increase overall immunity and help ward off pesky colds and the flu. Scientists theorize that they increase the number of disease fighting cells in the body; the good bacteria may also actually destroy pathogens invading the body. In addition to its immunity-boosting properties, yogurt is also known to be a great source of calcium and protein.

salmon

 No doubt you have heard this food is a great source of heart strengtheningOmega-3 fatty acids,
but one serving also contains up to1,000 IU of vitamin D; a University of Colorado, Denver, study found
that upping your intake of thevitamin staves off colds.

garlic 

Garlic is long known forits immunity-boosting properties.A compound called allicin in garlichelps you fi ght against bacterial,viral and fungal infections.

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