Top 5 products to strengthen immunity in fall
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Autumn is a period of cold and colds. But diseases can be avoided if you add just five superfoods to your diet that will strengthen your immune system.
RBC-Ukraine dwells on what to eat on cool autumn days regarding Wales Online.
What to eat in fall for healthy body
Nutritionist Kerry Beeson said that some of the main ingredients you can add to your meals during the cooler months help your body strengthen your immune system.
Turmeric
Turmeric is a great spice to consume more during the fall and winter seasons. The most active component of turmeric is curcumin, which has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties. To make sure your body absorbs it effectively, it is best combined with oil and black pepper. Try adding it to warming dishes such as soups and curries.
Garlic
Garlic is another great home spice to always have in your cupboard during the cooler months. The common ingredient contains a compound called allicin, which has antioxidant, antibacterial, and antiviral effects, making it a must-have in your immune-boosting toolkit.
Ginger
Ginger is everyone's favorite spice, and for good reason. Ginger has several health benefits. It's one of the most effective natural methods of relieving nausea when you have the flu, and it's also packed with antioxidants that protect your body from harmful bacteria.
Ginger also has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties, and has been shown to help strengthen your immune system, making it a key ingredient for the colder months when colds are rampant.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is not only a delicious addition to food and hot drinks during the holiday season, but it can also help protect against those nasty winter illnesses. Packed with two active compounds, cinnamaldehyde, and eugenol, which have antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties, cinnamon is a great ingredient for your winter warmers. Add to stewed apples, savory, and warming drinks.
Fermented foods
70% of our immune cells are located in the gut, so its condition is key to a well-functioning immune system. The beneficial bacteria in the gut microbiome interact with the immune system to help regulate its function. Fermented foods such as live yogurt, kimchi, pickles, and sauerkraut are high in beneficial bacteria, so include them in your diet during the fall and winter.
Read also how the nutritionist told how to improve your diet.
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