Selasa, 09 Maret 2010

Immunity-Enhancing Foods

Be smart chooses foods of the season as the disease now. There are several types of food recommended by the experts to improve immunity and stamina.

1. Yoghurt
Probiotics, or good bacteria contained in yogurt produces a natural antibiotic that helps the integrity of intestinal mucosa, the metabolic processes, and boost immunity.

2. Oatmeal
Oatmeal and wheat also contain beta-glucan, the type of fiber that serves as antimicrobial and antioxidant. In addition to the antibodies the body increases, the consumption of these foods will speed up the healing process and help antibiotic work better.

3. Garlic
Various literatures recommends garlic as a kind of useful food for health. Garlic contains allicin is effective against infections and bacteria. A study also showed people who regularly eat garlic risk 30 percent lower colon cancer.

4. Fish
There is lots of selenium in seafood, like clams, lobsters, crabs, or fish, will help the white blood cells produce proteins that will drive cytokines flu virus out of the body. Salmon, mackerel or other fish rich in omega-3 is effective in reducing inflammation, improve circulation and protect the lungs from infection.

5. Tea
People who drank 5 cups of black tea every day for two weeks of interferon were found to have 10 times higher in blood than people who do not drink tea. Interferon is a virus-fighting. In addition, tea also contains the amino acid L-theanin, which is responsible for improving stamina. Theanin is found in green tea or black tea.

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