Are you – like us – determined to avoid the flu this winter? Then these tips will definitely help you. Off to the supermarket to stock up! You'll be fine.
Because nothing is as bad as being forced to stay under the covers.
Being sick
Sometimes we think... Wouldn't it be nice to be (a little) sick again so you can shamelessly spend the whole day on the couch, under a blanket, and binge-watch your favorite Netflix series? But honestly, when the flu really hits, there's nothing you'd rather do than get better. Having the flu is really tough. So our advice is: arm yourself against the flu this winter. And you can do that by eating healthy, and specifically by adding a number of foods to your diet. You'll find them below.
1. Citrus fruits
Squeeze a lemon into a glass of lukewarm water, peel a mandarin orange, or add a grapefruit to your breakfast. Citrus fruits are packed with vitamin C, which helps your liver function and therefore your immune system. So stock up on these fruits. And don't forget to eat or drink them!
2 Mushrooms
Mushrooms are rich in vitamin D, which has antiviral properties. Mushrooms also produce cytokines that help fight infections. Make a delicious mushroom soup with button mushrooms or add some shiitake mushrooms to an oriental stir-fry. Healthy and delicious.
3 Ginger
At NewFysic, we often talk about ginger. Ginger has many positive health properties and is therefore very effective against the flu or a cold. Ginger contains substances that fight cold viruses. Do you have a persistent cough? Then drink a cup of ginger tea before bed and you will notice that you cough less.
4 Garlic
Raw garlic can help if you start to feel under the weather. Unfortunately, you can't make a nice cup of tea from raw garlic, but you can incorporate it into your (evening) meal. After finely chopping the garlic, let it sit for about ten minutes before adding it to the pan. This will help it retain its antibacterial properties.
5 Chicken Soup
Chicken soup contains carnosine, a substance that gives your immune system a huge boost, making it harder for the flu and colds to take hold. Besides that, soup contains a lot of fluids, which is always good. Do you already follow NewFysic on Facebook and Instagram ? This article was written by Bart (37). Bart is a health expert in a small village in the East of the country. He strongly believes that a healthy lifestyle contributes positively to a healthy weight and an energetic life. He also doesn't mind (a pragmatic view of) spirituality. He regularly provides us with new insights that he also incorporates into his daily life with his young family. Photo: rawpixel via Unsplash
