Foods that Help You Fight Off Infection

Foods that Help You Fight Off Infection

When you think about it, we are constantly being bombarded with germs and viruses. Just being around someone who sneezes can expose you to a potential virus infection.

So what can you do to protect yourself?

Eating certain natural foods can actually protect you from getting an infection. Foods that contain “flavonoids” can build up your body’s natural defenses so that cold germs cannot invade.

If by chance, those unpleasant viruses do manage to infect you, these powerful flavonoid foods will fight those bugs tooth and nail to prevent them from multiplying.

Foods that prevent or get rid of infections are:

Apples

Kale

Onions

Tea

Garlic: The Great Infection Fighter

You’ve probably heard something about garlic being good for your health. Well, it’s all true. Research has shown that garlic is one of nature’s most powerful infection fighters.

It’s really easy to appreciate the power of garlic when you realize that it’s an antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial all rolled into one little bulb.

How powerful is it?

In lab studies, garlic was able to block a fungus associated with meningitis. It also stopped Candida albicans, the dreaded yeast infection fungus - dead in its tracks.

Most people use garlic to fight off cold infections and viruses. Experts agree that you’ll need to eat one bulb of garlic a day to reap its benefits.

Eating raw garlic is best, but for those who find that too unpleasant, you can cook or bake it (until soft) to reduce its sting.

Zinc: The Immunity Mineral

Zinc is a very important mineral for your immune system. Not getting enough zinc in your diet can greatly increase your risks of getting sick. Most people don’t get enough zinc in their diet.

Here’s some foods that naturally contain zinc:

Alaskan King crab legs

Ground beef

Lean top sirloin beef

Lentils

Oysters

Poultry

Wheat germ

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