Now, when there is a season of incidence of SARS and influenza, we think about, how to protect yourself from viruses. In addition to known preventive measures, it is important to remember about nutrition. What foods strengthen the immune system?
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Ginger
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Of course, it’s not about that, that food will replace medicine, or one change in diet can achieve amazing results. But, still, proper nutrition plays an important role, creating favorable or unfavorable conditions for the body to work. What products are the allies of our immunity during the outbreak of SARS, besides the well-known honey, lemon and garlic?
Ginger
Fresh Ginger Root – Not So Popular, like lemon remedy, but worthy of attention. Why? It is a mild natural immunostimulant, in which there are both B vitamins and amino acids. By the way, for synergistic effect, naturopaths advise drinking tea with grated ginger, lemon and honey. Against such a triple bomb, the viruses certainly will not stand.
Cranberry
This northern berry has two most valuable: first, It retains all its nutrients during long-term storage of heat treatment. Secondly, in addition to vitamin C, amino acids, and other things, it has an amazing property – it prevents microbes from attaching to cell walls. So a glass of cranberry juice in a dangerous period increases the chances of getting out of the cold season with the least loss.
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Fish
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Fatty fish
It would seem, what does the fish have to do with it? But where does the mackerel, salmon, kete, herring has an important important duo – amino acids, which help the immune system function and omega-3 fatty acids. Function of the latter, among others, reduce inflammation.
Sauerkraut
Traditional Russian Winter Product – Cheap, angry and very helpful. With what? At first, high in vitamin C, according to various sources, depending on salting method, in 100 grams of sauerkraut it can be from 30 to 70 grams. Cabbage has one more secret – it’s a natural prebiotic, which creates a good breeding ground for beneficial bacteria in the stomach. A, having eaten, they will fight the harmful.
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