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 March ... the first drops, pools, sun ... and the next influenza season and colds. After the long winter the body is weakened and the virus is very easy to get into our bodies. But reduced their chances.
Virus Protection can be in front of you. This food is rich in nutrients, which strengthens the immune system. We have selected for you the ten best examples. Eat these foods as a prevention of colds, as well as during an illness to get better faster.
After all, when we eat, we feed not only the stomach, but the cells of the whole body, which is why it is so important to the health of food. And if the cells do not get the vitamins and minerals, it becomes difficult to function, the body is "working" properly, defenses are reduced.
Before you simple ways to feed and provide protective forces of the body's cells.
The good old chicken noodle soup
 Our grandmothers were right - there is nothing like chicken soup, if you have a runny nose. It not only provides the necessary fluid that helps fight viruses and expels mucus from nasal congestion to save. Chicken soup relieves the symptoms of colds, because it has a mild anti-inflammatory effect. Only one condition - the soup should be a natural, home, from living products without flavorings and preservatives!
Onion and garlic
These are our saviors and healers all know. Their antiseptic properties, it is time to compose the anthem, so the immune system increases almost immediately. And an added bonus - the onion and garlic helps to open clogged sinuses. How to use? Adds a "grandmother" chicken soup!
 Mushrooms
In any vegetarian menu must be mushrooms. They increase the production of cytokines, are cells that help fight infection. They also contain polysaccharides compounds support the immune system. The most powerful fighters against colds and viruses are considered shiitake mushrooms.
Do not forget citrus
Christmas time with the magical smell of tangerines and oranges, though gone, but those sparkling fruit should not be forgotten. There are studies that show that the antioxidants contained in citrus fruits, reduce cold symptoms by 23%! If you are allergic to citrus, the vitamin C in an amount of not less contained in papaya, pumpkin seeds, tomatoes, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and red peppers.
And yogurt is even better!
Cups a day of low-fat yogurt reduces the susceptibility to colds by 25%. Found in yogurt beneficial bacteria Lactobacillus reuteri block the development of virus in the body when we are sick. However, not all manufacturers offer Yogurt with this bacterium in the composition, only has a purely organic product composed of the desired lactobacillus.
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Hot tea - soothing home remedy that helps to ensure proper hydration, as well as the erosion of the mucus. For the greater good recommend green and black tea, they have more flavonoids, known as a powerful antioxidant.
Ginger and ginger drinks
Ginger comes to help when you cough, aches and sore throat. It contains chemicals called sesquiterpenes, which inhibit rhinovirus - the most common cold viruses. Ginger is also a natural remedy for pain and fever, has a mild sedative effect, so taking ginger in drinks and food, you will feel more comfortable and be able to sleep easier. It is best to make ginger tea by adding regular tea (green or black) minced ginger root.
 Honey, nectar
Honey has many medicinal properties and is a natural way to soothe a sore throat. It also has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties that help to fight infections from viruses, bacteria and fungi. In the season of colds better choose buckwheat honey, it has the highest levels of antioxidants, but less honey clover is useful for colds.
Never give honey to children under one year!
Black pepper
Pro vitamin C in red peppers, probably everyone knows. And so, when it comes to the protection of immunity often think of the red pepper, but forget about the black. But black pepper prevents cold. Remember how him sneeze? It clears the sinuses healthy, eliminates phlegm. Black pepper is a part of large concentrations of piperine, a compound known analgesic and antipyretic properties.
And a little spice
During colds do not regret spices. Add to soups and salads, garlic, thyme, rosemary, sage and oregano - these herbs not only will add spice to dishes, but also will make an additional blow to the destroyers of our immune system.
Spring is on the verge - we will not get sick!
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