The flu season is approaching us! Would you like to fight those diseases that take advantage of winter weather or any change in the air to attack you? Do you want to protect your body from viruses that spread within your work environment or in your children's school? Therefore, in addition to caring for hygiene, the immune system should be strengthened.
This does not mean that eating oranges, for example, will help protect you from the disease.
Boosting your immune system depends on a combination of eating healthy foods rich in vitamins and minerals throughout the year, eating meals of colorful fruits and vegetables, drinking 8-10 glasses of water a day, exercising, and getting enough sleep to ensure your body's comfort.
Visit the nearest grocery store and choose a variety of ingredients that serve as an additional protective shield for diseases that accompany your meals. These components include:
1-Yogurt:
Rich in probiotics or those "active organisms" that act as healthy bacteria that keep the gut and intestines free of pathogenic germs. Taking one cup a day may reduce your chances of developing influenza.
2-Citrus:
Orange fruits, grapefruit and lemon ... Rich in vitamin C, which is believed to increase the production of white blood cells, the key to fighting inflammation. The human body does not store or produce vitamin C, so taking a daily dose of this vitamin is very important.
3-Broccoli:
This type of vegetable is rich in vitamins (A, C, E) and also contains a variety of antioxidants that help your body fight infections and infections. Broccoli should be cooked as little as possible to keep nutrients beneficial.
4-Spinach:
These green leaves are rich not only in vitamin C, but also in many antioxidants, including folic acid, which helps the body build new cells and repair DNA.
5-Sweet potatoes:
Sweet potatoes and many other vegetables such as melons, pumpkins and zucchini are rich in carotenoids that the body converts into vitamin A, which contains antioxidants, can reduce the risk of certain types of cancer, and is associated with combating aging and aging.
6-Fish
Fish and crustaceans such as oysters, lobsters and crabs are rich in zinc and selenium, which help white blood cells produce certain proteins that clean some viruses from your body. Fish are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce inflammation, increase air flow and protect the lungs from colds and respiratory infections.
7-Raspberry fruits:
Famous for its blackberries, berries, strawberries and acalytes... It is rich in a wide range of antioxidants that contribute to the elimination of free electrolytes and protect the body against infections.
8-Gareqon mushrooms:
Mushrooms are rich in selenium, B vitamins, niacin and riboflavin that enhance your immunity and protect you from influenza.
9-Garlic:
A key ingredient in the dishes of most kitchens around the world, garlic's immune-boosting properties come from the high concentration of sulfur-containing compounds.
10-Green tea:
Rich in antioxidants and amino acids, which help produce immune cells that fight germs.
Plan daily meals to include a variety of healthy fruits, vegetables, proteins and fats, and take a healthy lifestyle to help strengthen your immune system and ensure protection against various diseases.