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"Al-Ahsa today" – Al-Ahsa

Experts in the field of health and nutrition have recommended 20 foods and beverages to help prevent colds in the winter, where the incidence of the flu.

Experts explained that these foods promote immunity and help speed up the recovery process, as follows:

Honey, a food whose ingredients help resist bacteria.

2 – Garlic contains sulfur compounds and antioxidants that help fight inflammation and infections.

3 – berries, it is a food that has antioxidants and stimulates the immune system.

4- Green leaves (lettuce, turnip and watercress) help to relieve chest congestion, colds and coughs.

5. Citrus fruits such as orange and kiwi contain vitamin "C", which helps reduce the severity of colds.

6. Salmon and tuna because they are foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids that help reduce harmful body inflammation.

7 – Green tea is a drink that moisturizes sore throat and relieves coughing.

8. anise seeds, it can also moisten the throat and scare coughs.

9 – Foods rich in zinc (American nuts – tahini – brown rice – crab – eggs – salmon – chicken – chickpeas), because of its benefits can enhance immunity.

10. Fungi, it contains anti-viral properties can help strengthen the body against the flu virus.

11 – Chicken soup, one of the treatments prescribed for the treatment of colds and recommended by doctors, still contains foods that eliminate colds, as well as a lemon to enjoy vitamin "C" .

12 – Ginger tea, it is characterized by its anti-inflammatory properties that can strengthen the body's immune system and fight colds.

13. Turmeric is a useful spice, containing an anti-inflammatory compound called "Carciumin", which helps stimulate cells to enhance the body's immunity.

14 – The water, the cold must drink a lot of water as it helps to get rid of the harmful secretions of mucus associated with colds.

15 – Yogurt is a food that helps fight colds very effectively, but helps prevent soil disease.

16 – The tomato, rich in vitamin "C", is a food against the flu.

Dark chocolate is rich in thiobromine, an antioxidant, that helps eliminate coughs.

18 – Red pepper is also rich in vitamin "C" and is therefore resistant to colds.

19 – The banana is an important food to take into account during colds.

20 – apple cider vinegar, it has great anti-inflammatory properties, bacteria and fungi.