Being sick is the worse. Good news is, not only do healthy foods that are nutrient-dense nourish your body and help the cells grow and reproduce, they also help arm your body’s defenses to ward off attacks from germs that cause colds. Check out 4 Superfoods to Stomp out a cold below:
- YOGURT: Just one cup of yogurt a day may work to keep the gastrointestinal (GI) tract healthier, which can help ward off colds. I recommend checking your local grocery store for yogurt with live cultures, as this is the key ingredient that helps keep the GI tract ready to rumble. An added bonus to eating yogurt – recent studies suggest regular dairy consumption helps you lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.
- GARLIC: This smelly but important herb contains allicin, which an antibiotic that has been shown to prevent complications from a cold in some research. Garlic can be added to many of your favorite dishes to spice them up and help you get ready to do battle against cold germs.
IMPORTANT TIP: Another important component of your anti-cold defense system is water. When your body is dehydrated, it is at an increased risk of germs latching on and not letting go. So be sure to drink plenty of water and decaffeinated drinks to help your body stay hydrated and ready.
Microbiologist expert, Beatrice Edwards
- ORANGE: It’s been said an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Well, so can an orange. One orange a day provides your recommended daily dose of vitamin C. Oranges are also abundant in flavonoids, which helps your body’s cells regenerate and stay healthy and strong.
- PEPPERS: Green bell peppers to be more specific, are the vegetable family’s best source of vitamin C. You can add them to a salad, or simply slice one up and eat it raw. You may even want to prepare a green pepper dip seasoned with garlic for an added germ-kicking effect. Flavonoids are also found in peppers (hurrah).
So do not stress when you come down with a cold as that will not make it any better. Just stay hydrated, and remember that low-fat meats, whole grains, fruits, vegetables and whole grains all play a part in preparing your body to do battle against the cold.
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