News 24 Learn more about 20 foods and beverages that protect against colds in winter

Health and nutrition experts have recommended 20 foods and beverages to help prevent colds in winter, where the number of influenza cases is increasing.

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

1- Honey, A food whose ingredients help resist bacteria.

2- GarlicIt contains sulfur compounds and antioxidants that help fight inflammation and infections.

3 – berries, Is a food that contains antioxidants and stimulates the immune system.

4- Green Paper (Lettuce, turnips and watercress), they help relieve chest congestion, coughs and coughs.

5. citrus Like orange and kiwi, they contain vitamin "C", which helps reduce the severity of colds.

6. Salmon and tunaAs these are foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids that help reduce harmful inflammation of the body.

7- green teaIt's a drink that moisturizes sore throats and relieves coughing.

8. anise seedsIt can also moisten the throat and relieve coughing.

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

10. MushroomIt has anti-viral properties that can help strengthen the body against the flu virus.

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

12- ginger teaIt is characterized by its anti-inflammatory properties that can strengthen the body's immune system and fight colds.

13. turmericIt is a useful spice, it contains an anti-inflammatory compound called "Carciamine", which helps stimulate cells to strengthen the body's immunity.

WaterA cold must drink plenty of water because it helps eliminate the harmful secretions of mucus associated with colds.

15. Yogurt, Is a food that helps fight very effectively against the common cold, but helps prevent the disease of foundations.

16. tomatoes, It's rich in vitamin C, so it's a food that fights the flu.

17. dark chocolate, It is rich in thiobromine, an antioxidant, that helps eliminate coughs.

18. red pepper, It is also rich in vitamin "C", making it a resistance to colds.

19 – bananas, It is an important food to take during colds.

20 – cider vinegar, It has excellent anti-inflammatory properties, bacteria and fungi.