What foods are good for colds?

Cold symptoms usually appear two to three days after the virus enters the body. The most common symptoms include: sore throat, stuffy or runny nose, cough, sneezing, and pain in the hands and lower back. Fatigue, watery eyes, and trouble sleeping may also occur. If the symptoms persist for more than a week and are accompanied by severe headache, weakness, loss of appetite and nausea, it is more likely that the disease is caused by the influenza virus. Fever is also common. It should be noted that in cases of viral infections of the upper respiratory tract, the cause of the disease cannot be removed and only the treatment of symptoms is possible.

In order for the body’s immune system to function optimally in its task of fighting cold and flu viruses, it must receive vital nutrients.

Among the main natural sources of vitamin C that are effective in treating colds are:

Oranges, grapefruits, berries, bell peppers, strawberries, potatoes and green leafy vegetables such as cabbage. High and regular intake of vitamin C helps to reduce the incidence, severity and duration of colds.

Dates are one of the fruits that are suitable for healing people. Kurma Wholesaler Shah Alam is very useful because of its warm nature and it always increases the resistance of the body and strengthens the immune system, and due to the vitamins in it, it can be helpful in the process of healing the disease.

Cereals and legumes are good food sources of one of the group B vitamins called pantothenic acid. Lack of pantothenic acid causes frequent infections of the upper respiratory tract.

Garlic contains iron, zinc and allicin, which strengthens the immune system and helps reduce the risk of viral infections.

Sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds are rich sources of omega-6 fatty acids. These fatty acids help the cells of the respiratory system to fight against cold infections.

Fish, salmon, sardines and oily fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Flax seeds, pumpkin seeds and chestnut oil are also good sources of omega-3.