Cold Comfort- Foods That Keep you warm
Whеn thе сhill rеturns, viral and allеrgiс infесtiоns rеturn tоо. Thе lоwеrеd tеmpеraturе lоwеrs оur immunity whiсh in turn lоwеrs оur resistance to these infections. The most usual winter ailment is common cold and cough. Common symptoms include sneezing, sore throat, coughing, a runny nose, red watery eyes, headaches followed by body aches, fever, inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose.
More than two hundred viruses can cause a cold. The most common among these are the rhino and corona viruses. The increased intake of catarrah- forming foods such as white bread. Porridge, meat and pies are responsible for the increased incidence of cold and cough.
A healthy diet strengthens the immune system and the body’s ability to avoid and combat cold and cough. Consuming plenty of fruits and vegetables with vitamin C is the key to a healthy winter.
A balanced diet to avoid and combat infections during winter should include whole grain cereals, lightly cooked vegetables, nuts and fresh fruits. Cut down on meat, dairy products, fried and spicy foods. Common herbs that help recovery from coughs and colds are garlic, ginger, turmeric, bitter gourd roots and basil.
So next time you have cold or cough problems, try these grandma’s remedies and kick off all the viruses in your body. Get well soon…