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No matter how hard you try, it can seem impossible to avoid catching a cold when winter hits. However, when you’re down with the cold or flu, medicine isn’t the only way to get back on your feet quick. Load up on these specific foods to soothe your symptoms and boost your immune system.
Tumeric
This “wonder herb” has anti-inflammatory properties that can do you all sorts of good when you’re feeling under the weather. Try whipping up a warming turmeric late which will help to fight infection and lessen the damage caused by free radicals in your system
Beef
Resist the urge to to avoid meat entirely, if possible. Protein like beef can provide the energy necessary to build antibodies and fight infection. If those items don’t jive with your diet, try beans, nuts and dairy to get some protein in.
Longan
Longan can not only be eaten as a fruit, but it also has medicinal properties which can nourish the heart and calm nerves.
Eel
Fish may not be what you crave when you’re stuck in bed, but oily varieties like eel are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which your body needs to help activate your illness-battling T-cells.
Black Beans
Beans contain a variety of nutrients such as the B vitamins, fibre, and antioxidants that help strengthen and boost the immune system.