Four Foods to help Prevent Fever, Sneezing, etc.

Here are four foods which will help your body in its fight against diseases:

(1) Protein.

I have mentioned in a different post, 'Stay slim after losing weight', how important protein is as part of a healthy lifestyle.
It can also help to prevent fever and all its horrible symptoms

You see, protein helps the body to make antibodies which help the body to fight diseases.  A couple of foods to beware of even though they do contain protein are fatty red meats and full fat dairy foods. If you’re trying to lose weight as well as keep healthy, you must still steer clear of those foods which will upset your weight losing plans.

(2) Fruits and vegetables.

Fruit and vegetables such as: Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Kiwis, Oranges, Strawberries and Tomatoes all contain plenty of vitamin C and flavonoids which help the body to make protective immune cells.

(Flavonoids:

ü  Help protect blood vessels from rupture or leakage

ü  Enhance the power of your vitamin C  

ü  Protect cells from oxygen damage

ü  Prevent excessive inflammation throughout your body)

 (3) Black Tea.

Studies have found that people drinking 5 cups black tea a day instead of coffee, etc. produce ten times the amount of virus fighting ‘interferon’ compared to the other drinkers.

(Interferons are a family of naturally-occurring proteins that are made and secreted by cells of the immune system (for example, white blood cells, natural killer cells, fibroblasts, and epithelial cells).

(4) Whole Grain Cereals.

Whole grain cereals such as oatmeal, shredded wheat and others deliver nutrients proven to enhance immunity. These include selenium (an essential micronutrient), zinc and beta gluten.