Frequent hand washing, good sleep and vaccination are some of the main “weapons” to prevent viruses such as the flu. Diet also plays an important role, as the nutrients you get from food activate your immune system so it can defend itself against pathogenic invaders.
For more effective flu prevention, on the one hand, you should limit the consumption of unhealthy processed products, such as sweets and ready meals, and on the other hand, include some foods in your diet.
Mushrooms: They have antiviral action and strengthen the body’s defense against the flu. This is mainly due to one type of carbohydrate they provide, glucans.
Garlic: Garlic has been proven to reduce the intensity of flu and cold symptoms because it increases the activity of the immune system’s killer cells.
Kiwi: It is rich in vitamin C, which is known to stimulate the immune system and at the same time speed up recovery from viruses.
Yogurt with probiotics: Probiotics aren’t just good for the gastrointestinal tract. They are also essential for the proper functioning of the immune system, as they help release cells that destroy microbes.
