Flu attack! What to eat in order not to get sick?

When the immune system was weakened significantly long winter, the most active of various viral diseases, including influenza. To protect yourself from them will not only personal hygiene, and proper nutrition. Why this time it is especially important to include in the diet of dairy products and avoid sugar, says nutrition expert, D. M. H., Professor Tatiana Pilate.



All who want to protect themselves and loved ones from illness, care should be taken in diet full of protein, calcium, vitamins and enough water and keep your immune system with the help of various dietary supplements. So what should be in the diet?


Sources of complete protein




Sea fish (Pollock, hake, cod), meat, chicken, cheese, eggs.




For what?

Contained in almost all meat products zinc and iron have anti-virus and anti-toxic activity.


Sources of calcium




Low-fat cottage cheese, dairy products (yogurt, kefir).




For what?

Calcium reduces the permeability of blood vessels, anti-inflammatory and relieves runny nose. Bifido - and lactobacteria of natural yogurt help to maintain the "intestinal" immunity, and hence increase the strength of the whole body.



Sources of vitamins


Vitamin drinks (jellies, compotes), enriched fruit and vegetable juices, fruit drinks from frozen berries (black currant and rose hips), herbal teas and decoctions.




For what?

The result of inflammatory processes in the body free radicals, they must be neutralized, is doing the antioxidant vitamins C, a And E. Vitamin C, bioflavonoids and Pantothenic acid contribute to the development in the body anti-inflammatory substances.



The liquid is not less than 1 500 - 2 000 ml / day


Best water at room temperature, but you can use herbal teas and herbal teas, fruit drinks, fruit drinks.





For what? The fluid helps to reduce the risk of complications of infection to internal organs.



Biologically active food supplements (including vitamin-mineral complexes)


You can buy them in the pharmacy and in specialized departments of supermarkets.




For what?

Biologically active food supplements will allow you to get the necessary nutrients (vitamins, minerals) even if you for some reason have to limit yourself to food.



What products should be abandoned?


To exclude light carbohydrates, i.e. simple sugars (sweets, added sugars). Instead, it is better to use honey or dried fruit, of course, if they do not have allergies. Do not drink cold or very hot drinks, as well as reduce the intake of spicy, salty and sour.

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