Diet colds

Diet colds

Colds and flu, which occur as a result of a viral infection, attacks, and old and young in the cold winter days. The most common symptoms that accompany this disease are fever, cough, headache and malaise, but they can be prevented or cured faster adequate nutrition. Nutritionists advise that you take as many foods rich in vitamin C, A and E. Of all the types of fruit pomegranate has the most vitamin C, which are rich and oranges, kiwi, lemon and mandarin.

Mulled wine is a drug
Excellent source of vitamin A are carrots and squash, and vitamin E rich in walnuts, hazelnuts and almonds.
- It should be noted that vitamin C is oxidized in contact with the metal blade, and the fruit should not be too much chop. Also, at temperatures above 35 degrees vitamin C loses its properties, and never put lemon in hot, but the iced tea.

A good remedy for colds and black and mulled wine, but only one glass a day. This wine is rich in polyphenols, which have antiviral properties, killing bacteria, and when you cook it, add a little clove - will be tastier.

AVOID MILK
Viruses do not like mineral zinc because it kills and prevents inflammation, and should therefore eat more foods rich in this mineral. Studies show that more than 33 percent of the world population suffers from a lack of zinc, and the recommended daily dose for adults is 15 milligrams.

- Natural sources of zinc are brewer's yeast, pumpkin seeds, peas, lentils, broccoli and cabbage. Also, the effervescent tablet of zinc can dissolve in water, and this solution to rinse the oral cavity and throat every two hours.

During a cold, avoid milk and dairy products because they encourage mucus, which hinders breathing. If you just can not live without milk, drink yogurt with probiotyc bacteria. The list of undesirable foods during influenza and sweets and sugar by increasing the temperature, but if you must, sweeten it with a teaspoon of honey or barley malt.

Foods that kill bacteria
GARLIC - In Russia it is known as Russian penicillin because, thanks to Alice's ingredient, kills viruses, triggers flu and colds. It is best to use fresh, but if you can not bear its strong flavor, boil it with some other vegetables.

CHICKEN SOUP - Chicken meat contains the amino acid cysteine, which is released during the cooking and for breathing. Also, some doctors claim that the pair you breathe while eating hot soup and more effective than inhalation, a healing chicken soup can increase if you add a little garlic and some peppercorns.

GINGER - This spice stops cough and contributes to faster removal of mucus from the throat and lungs, and make yourself at home against the cold syrup. The two ounces of water, put two tablespoons of freshly chopped ginger, and cook over low heat for about 30 minutes. In it, add two tablespoons of honey and cook for a few minutes. Daily take one tablespoon of syrup.