Arab Weather - Infection with colds and influenza abounds in winter, this is because we all love to stay indoors when the weather is cold, germs transfer between people close by breathing from the same air, and we can also get sick easily in winter due to the low efficiency of our immune system in Cold, but we can protect ourselves from the transmitted infection by taking care of our food. Certain types of food can improve your immunity and maintain your health during the winter, and here are some of them:
(1) eat peppers Sunday , over
Most of us use paprika frequently in food dishes and salads, and despite the common use of green pepper, it is preferable to eat red pepper in the winter, because red peppers contain high amounts of vitamin C, and vitamin C is useful to enhance the body's immunity, so it is easier for him to fight colds And the flu.
(2) Do not cook with natural oils, ghee and butter
A large part of our body's immunity can be boosted through the processes of digestion and burning of fats, while the processes of burning and energy production are reduced in the winter due to lethargy and laziness. Eating natural oils, butter and ghee can help keep the digestive system working well, thus boosting your immunity and preventing Yourself from getting sick .
(3) Eat turmeric
In fact, turmeric is known for its many health benefits, and since we are talking about the benefits of winter, you should bear in mind that turmeric can help fight and reduce infections, and it also prevents the damage that free radicals cause in the body .
(4) Eat a lot of nuts
Eating nuts such as cashews and almonds can help you boost your immunity in the winter, because they generate a lot of heat inside the body, and pistachios, dates and walnuts are also good options.
(5) Drink green tea
Drinking green tea can help you improve your body's ability to fight disease, because this drink has antioxidant properties and helps fight free radicals in the gym, and green tea contains small amounts of caffeine, which helps you overcome the lethargy that you may feel in Cold weather.
(6) Eat fennel
Fennel is an herb that is also rich in vitamin C and many essential minerals such as potassium, copper, calcium, manganese, zinc, iron, magnesium, and selenium, taking this can help boost your immunity and reduce the chance of infection .
(7) Include yogurt with meals
Yogurt is a natural probiotic, this means that it contains beneficial gut bacteria, as the beneficial gut bacteria support the normal functions of the digestive system, and it helps the body fight infections and diseases, as their presence affects various body functions, including immunity .
(8) Eat sweet potatoes
Sweet potato is another form of our favorite potato during the winter season, as sweet potato possesses antioxidant properties and can help maintain health, as it is rich in beta-carotene that helps protect immune cells from damage and supports normal cell functions .
(9) Salmon
Salmon is a very important nutrient during the winter season, as salmon helps to increase the number of T cells in the immune system, people with higher amounts of T cells are less likely to develop disease, in addition, salmon contains essential nutrients such as vitamin D which can be difficult to get naturally from sunlight in winter, as it is rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids .
(10) Garlic
Garlic adds delicious flavor to many dishes, and moreover, it contains high amounts of calcium, potassium and some sulfur compounds that are good for getting rid of infections .
You can also follow these easy tips to stay healthy during the winter :
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