A Number Of Foods Can Help People To Stave Off Colds
According to an article by Food Network Kitchens, there are a number of foods that can boost your immunity. Here’s a list they suggest:
(1) Nuts: If you get hungry for a snack grab you a handful of cashews, almonds, or walnuts…they’re packed with Vitamin E, which is a antioxidant…it helps to knock out free radicals from your body and to create antibodies to fight the bacteria that makes a person sick.
(2) Citrus Fruits: Vitamin C helps fight infection and is a good antioxidant to eat alongside Vitamin E. Clementine’s, limes, lemons, grapefruits, and tangerines are all part of this family.
(3) Shrimp: Yes, shrimp has cholesterol but they’re low in fat and contain the antioxidant selenium; many foods will have a combination of “bad” and “good” nutrients, with balance ultimately mattering most.
(4) Yogurt: Probiotics, the “good bacteria” found in yogurt and other foods, this keeps your digestive system up and running. According to research from the Journal of the American Dietetics Association, consuming foods with probiotics regularly may help to boost your immune system.
(5) Green Tea: The polyphenols in green tea act as potent antioxidants. Research suggests that catechins, a specific type of polyphenol, may stimulate the immune-system cells and hinder disease-promoting compounds.
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