Well all know that fruits and vegetables help build your immune system. Vitamins, minerals, antioxidants are what keeps your body going, and without these elements in your diet you’re not giving your body the edge it needs to fend off infection. Add some of these foods to your diet and you should be cold and flu free throughout the year. You’ll be surprised that not all these foods are fruits and vegetables either.
Garlic
Allicin, one of the active components in freshly crushed garlic, can fend off viruses by blocking the enzymes that lead to infection. The allicin compound contains sulfur, which gives the garlic its pungent savor and peculiar smell. The health benefits of garlic are innumerable. It helps fight heart ailments, fight cold, cough, lowering the blood pressure level. Garlic packs the biggest antioxidant punch when eaten raw.
Oily Fish
Not only is oily fish good for your brain. Oily fish like salmon are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, compounds that help reduce harmful inflammation to the body.
Oysters
Oysters contain more zinc per serving than any other food. Zinc is an essential mineral and has a record of helping fight the common cold.
Yogurt
Yogurt is a good source of calcium and vitamins, which aids in maintaining healthy teeth and bones. Yogurt is also beneficial for helping maintain cholesterol levels in the body and also preventing ailments like hypertension and it boosts immunity. Eating probiotic foods, like yogurt, is a good way to replenish beneficial strains of bacteria, which promote digestive health and help prevent stomach ailments.
Bell Peppers
Bell peppers are a really good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, thiamine, vitamin B6, beta carotene, and folic acid. In fact, one red pepper has 150 milligrams of vitamin C. A large orange only has about 100 milligrams vitamin C. Bell peppers will also boost your immunity and help guard against a variety of ailments including heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis. A good rule of thumb; the brighter in color of the pepper the better it is for you.
Lean Beef
Lean beef adds to the health benefits that are related to heart and the prevention of cancer. Beef is an vital source of protein and one of the best sources for vitamins B12 and B6, niacin, and riboflavin. It is rich in thiamin and contains tiny amounts of vitamin E, vitamin K and folate.
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Thank you very much for this amazing list sir, these are foods to fight sickness, I would like to get a list of foods good for people who practice a heavy workout session, especially to build muscles. Most of us exercise right but don’t know what to eat, it would be a pleasure if you can generate a list of the same as that would be helpful to most of us.