6 products for faster recovery from cold
How to quickly recover from a cold (photo: Freepik)
Typically, to recover from a cold, medicinal remedies are used. However, their effectiveness can be enhanced with the addition of nutritious foods. The British tabloid The Sun tells which products will help restart the immune system.
Probiotic-rich foods
Yogurt or fermented cabbage may not be your first choice when you're sick, but they contain live bacteria that support gut health.
Approximately 70% of our immune system is concentrated in the gut, so maintaining a balance of bacteria can aid the immune system.
Moreover, antibiotics are often prescribed for colds or other illnesses. Hence, food with probiotics is especially important in such cases.
Antioxidant-rich foods
Products rich in antioxidants help reduce oxidative stress, supporting the immune system and easing inflammation.
Antioxidant-rich foods include fruits like blueberries, raspberries, and oranges, vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, and carrots, green tea, nuts, and dark chocolate.
Garlic
The cloves of garlic have antimicrobial properties due to the presence of allicin. Some studies suggest that the microbial component in garlic may help combat bacteria and viruses associated with colds and the flu. Incorporate garlic in various forms into your dishes. It also works wonderfully as a spice, adding vibrancy to the taste.
Ginger
Ginger has been proven to help with nausea and stomach upset. It also exhibits excellent effects during respiratory illnesses. Add ginger to your daily meals and hot beverages.
Honey
The healing properties of honey depend on its variety. For faster recovery, doctors recommend consuming Manuka honey. It stands out with its unique antibacterial properties. The nectar from the Manuka tree, from which this honey is collected, can alleviate the course of illnesses. Honey can also be added to hot drinks along with ginger.
Echinacea
Echinacea is a genus of perennial herbaceous plants in the aster family. Purple coneflower is cultivated as a valuable fodder crop rich in protein and is also used as an ornamental and medicinal plant.
As an herbal remedy, echinacea is utilized to support the immune system, recommended for alleviating symptoms of colds and the flu.
Research indicates that echinacea helps reduce the severity and duration of cold symptoms by stimulating the immune system and providing anti-inflammatory effects.
It's advisable to start using echinacea at the first signs of illness.
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