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Many people are now suffering from coughs and colds due to bad air. To deal with it naturally, consume these 5 cold cough relievers.
Coughs and runny nose accompanied by fever usually also eliminate appetite. But even so, we should still eat nutritious food to quickly recover from the flu.
A number of foods, including fruit are believed to help strengthen the immune system, thus making the body feel better when coughs and colds.
Launching Health, although according to the Johns Hopkins Medicine Health Library there are no specific foods that can immediately relieve coughs and colds, certain foods have qualities to increase immunity during the flu.
Launching various sources, here are a number of fruits that are suitable for consumption to relieve coughs and colds:
1. Wine
Behind the sweetness, consumption of grapes is effective in relieving coughs and colds. Quoting The Daily Meal, the skin and seeds of grapes contain resveratrol which is believed to be able to overcome inflammation in the body.
Grapes also contain high amounts of vitamins A and C, both of which are often associated with fighting the unpleasant side effects of colds and coughs.
2. Oranges
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Consuming one orange a day, including when you have a cold, can boost your immune system because of its high vitamin C content.
Although it can’t necessarily prevent a cold, the FDA recommends consuming vitamin C every day to shorten the duration of a cold cough. The recommended dose is 90 milligrams for the average man and 75 milligrams for the average woman.
3. Pineapple
Quoting Healthline, pineapple juice contains a mixture of enzymes called bromelain which can help relieve respiratory problems associated with allergies and asthma. Pineapple is also considered to have mucolytic properties that can help break down and secrete mucus.
In addition, the anti-inflammatory properties in pineapple can also help soothe sore throats. Pineapple is also a good source of vitamin C to boost the immune system.
However, for those of you who have a pineapple allergy it is not recommended to consume it.
4. Guava
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The content of vitamin C in guava fruit is very good for relieving coughs and colds. Vitamin C is an antioxidant and antibacterial which can help break down mucus and kill germs that infect the sufferer’s respiratory system.
5. Lime
Lime also contains high vitamin C which is good for boosting the body’s immunity. Lime can be a natural remedy to relieve cough pain.
When consuming it, usually lime will be mixed with honey to remove a little sour taste.
Those are 7 fruits that are suitable for consumption to relieve coughs and colds caused by air pollution.
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2023-08-22 22:00:00
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