What foods should be taken to boost immunity?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have heard that chicken soup might help with the common cold. Can you tell me about the possible benefits of chicken soup for fighting a cold? Is it necessary to use special homemade recipes or ingredients to make chicken soup more helpful in treating cold symptoms?

Answer 1

Hello,

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Yes, eating something hot and nourishing in cold weather makes us feel good since the body is striving to regulate body temperature. Chicken soup fits perfectly in a nutritious meal here since it is high in protein and other nutrients that help in infection healing and inflammation reduction.

There is so much food available. There are, however, many foods like these available.

1. Include enough vitamin C-rich antioxidant foods such as amla, colorful peppers, citrus fruits, guava, and broccoli.

2. Incorporate a lot of ginger and garlic into soups or drinks. These are antiviral in nature. Ginger turmeric water or tea is an excellent choice. A sore throat might be relieved by combining raw garlic or ginger with honey.

3. Turmeric, whether fresh or dried, contains curcumin, an antibacterial and antimicrobial. Take turmeric milk or tea with a dash of pepper.

4. A combination of tulsi, ginger, peppercorns, and cloves cooked with water and sweetened with pure honey is an excellent way to increase immunity.

5. Fermented foods, such as homemade curd, kimchi, and pickled vegetables, include probiotics, which help to improve our stomach and enhance our immune system.

Sugary meals and drinks should be avoided since they impair the body's capacity to fight illnesses. Last but not least, stay hydrated with water, detox drinks, soups, rasam, and other foods that will help your body fight illness and improve your mood.

I hope this helps. Thank you.