Foods For Colds And Flu

Author: Alexander Bruni Time for reading: ~1 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022

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We know how a cup of hot tea can soothe a sore throat and relieve chest tightness from the nasty flu or cold, but its benefits are much greater.

1. Brazil nut

These nuts are rich in protein, useful fatty acids and selenium . The latter is especially important and necessary for the immune system to function properly and the body remains able to cope against any foreign "invaders". A 2001 study by the University of North Carolina, USA, showed that selenium deficiency in the body has a higher degree of inflammatory processes.

Our body needs very little selenium in general - just one nut of this nut is enough to meet its daily needs for the trace element. Larger amounts of selenium are not useful, on the contrary lead to the development of some diseases, so with Brazil nuts to a handful a week.

2. Sunflower seeds

While Brazil nut is an absolute extra for our table, sunflower seeds remain for the Bulgarian one of the best sources of vitamin E. It is considered the most powerful antioxidant , protecting cells from damage, aging and degeneration. With only 30 grams we cover almost a third of the body's needs for this vitamin.

Vitamin E is also good for the lungs. A 2003 Scottish study found that people who ate a diet rich in vitamin C and E enjoyed greater lung capacity in addition to secreting less secretions and sputum.

3. Oatmeal

Oatmeal is known to be an excellent form of breakfast providing the body with a gradual release of energy and recharging for at least 4 hours ahead. What better effect than feeling full and not thinking about eating something ?!

However, oatmeal is valuable with one special ingredient - beta-glucanite . These are specific fibers that help lower high bad cholesterol and improve defenses. Moreover, studies show that oat beta glucans help prevent upper respiratory tract infections and improve the capacity of white blood cells, and they are known to fight pathogens.

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