Not only do healthy,
nutrient-dense foods 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. Low-fat meats, whole
grains, fruits, vegetables and whole grains all play a part in preparing your
body to do battle.
Another important
component of your anti-cold defense system is water. When your body is dehydrated, it’s 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.
Just one cup of
yogurt a day may work to keep the gastrointestinal track healthier, which can
help ward off colds. It has to be yogurt
with live cultures, as this is the key ingredient that helps keep the GI track
ready to rumble. And an added bonus to eating yogurt - recent studies suggest
regular dairy consumption helps you lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.
Garlic contains allicin,
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 suit up to do battle against cold germs.
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 allowance of vitamin C. Oranges are also abundant
in flavonoids, which helps your body’s cells regenerate and stay healthy and
strong. Green bell peppers are the vegetable family’s best vitamin C source.
Add them to a salad, or simply slice one up and eat it raw. Flavonoids are also found in peppers. You may even want to prepare a green pepper
dip seasoned with garlic for an added germ-kicking effect.
Lean ground beef,
especially when prepared with a bit of garlic, can maintain cell health and
fight off illness. It’s a good source of protein, selenium and zinc, and when
eaten with a bit of tomato, is a great defense during cold season.
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