Five food to strengthen the immune system

Posted on February 27, 2014 by john in Health Food

Now begins the winter diet is a key to protect us from disease by strengthening our immune system.

Cruciferous

The cruciferous family are composed Abanos, cauliflower, turnip, broccoli, kale, sour cabbage, brussels sprouts, and are a rich source of vitamins A, C, E and glucosinolates which stimulate the immune system.

They also contain powerful antioxidants that can prevent cancer.

Chicken soup

Yes, that old recipe Grandma eating chicken soup when we are sick is founded, and indeed is more effective as a preventive.

Chicken broth blocks the migration of inflammatory white cells, which are those that cause the symptoms of the flu when they accumulate in the bronchi. It also helps to keep the mucus thin layer. What’s more, glucosamine contained in chicken broth, it strengthens the body’s joints.

Tip : prepared chicken broth tuck the fridge and the next day with a spoon remove excess fat.
yogurt

Yogurt is rich in probiotics which are healthy bacteria that live in our gut that help eliminate waste and harmful microorganisms in the body as well as keeping the body in balance, prevent gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhea, irritable intenstino syndrome, and constipation. Yogurt also protects against ulcers and helps in the treatment of certain fungal infections. You can find recipes : 101 recipes with yogurt and baked apple with yogurt.
garlic

garlic

Garlic antibody stimulates proliferation. It contains allicin, a compound that helps remove infections and bacteria. It also acts as an antioxidant by reducing the free radicals in the blood.

Vitamin C
Vitamin C increases the production of interferon and antibodies, the antibody that coats the cells by preventing the virus enters. Also raises HDL cholesterol and lowers blood pressure.

Vitamin C is mainly found in citrus fruits ( orange, tangerine, lemon), kiwi, guava and cilantro.

 

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