Chef’s Tip: Foods to Strengthen Your Lungs During Cold and Flu Season

Chef’s Tip: Foods to Strengthen Your Lungs During Cold and Flu Season


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Taking care of your health is essential, regardless of the time of year. With the arrival of autumn comes cold and flu viruses that put our immune system to the test. One of the ways we can stay steadfast and strong is to strengthen our diet and improve its quality.

Recently my family caught a bad flu, the famous H1N1. It was quite a scare, I confess. I have two children and a baby less than a year old, not to mention my husband who is asthmatic, I almost lost him! In addition to the necessary medications, we have strengthened our diet so that we can approach everything in a healthier way.

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There are some foods that are very good for your lungs, I’ll list a few so you’re well armed when you need them!

Watercress

Watercress is a strong ally for recovering from bronchitis and for those suffering from asthma, not to mention that it helps eliminate secretions produced by colds and flu. You can eat it raw in a salad or blended with orange juice.

Bean

Beans, being very rich in folic acid, protect the lungs, as well as being delicious.

Salmon

Salmon is an excellent anti-inflammatory food, not only for the lungs but also for the entire body. It is rich in omega 3 which makes our body recover faster.

Ginger

The famous ginger, in addition to its delicious flavor, helps our body to detoxify and clean the respiratory tract, not to mention the annoying sore throat.

Pumpkin and carrot

Pumpkin, being rich in magnesium, vitamin C and potassium, is excellent for protecting the lungs. It has caretenoids, hence its orange colour, also present in carrots, which in this case are best consumed raw.

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Warm autumn: juices that hydrate and increase immune defenses

Of course, maintain a balance in your meals by peeling more and more and unpacking less and less food. The fresher and more colorful they are, the better they are for your health and your immune system. To prevent it, just start!

Source: Terra

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