Every one of us gets a cold from time to time. Our first reflex is pharmaceuticals. Maybe it is worth using natural methods instead and introducing a few products to your diet that will alleviate the symptoms of infection? See what will help with a cold.
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1/6 Kiwi
Regular consumption of kiwi fruit will help you overcome colds more gently and shorten its duration. This has been shown in studies conducted on a group of 132 adults. Scientists postulate that this is because eating kiwi stimulates the production of red blood cells.
2/6 Yogurt
Eating yogurt containing probiotic bacteria also has a beneficial effect on the body. A study of 200 students found that those who ate yogurt regularly for 12 weeks missed half as much as the control group. Probiotics likely make the body’s immune response to a cold less severe, making the symptoms less severe.
3/ 6 Almonds
Eating almonds also helps in the fight against colds, but whole – with the skin. It is rich in polyphenols which increase the effectiveness of white blood cells.
4/ 6 Honey
Honey is a well-known home remedy for everything. And very good, because it is indeed rich in minerals and vitamins that keep the body in great condition. A study published in Pediatrics showed that children who took two teaspoons of honey half an hour before going to bed fell ill much less frequently than children in the control group.
5/ 6 Garlic
Allicin is responsible for the health properties of garlic. This natural compound is found not only in garlic, but also in onions. Why is it so effective against infections? Because it is a natural antibiotic.
6/ 6 Oysters
Oysters are a rich source of zinc. This mineral is not associated with the fight against colds. Meanwhile, the results of research published in the “The Cochrane Library” clearly show that taking zinc during a cold significantly alleviates its symptoms and reduces the duration of infection by an average of three days.