It seems that this year is no different to any other year in that many people have been hit by illness. Stuck in bed watching cheesy daytime TV, filled to the brim with hot soups and lemsips and longing (unbelievably for once!) to be back to work!
Our diets can aid us through these self-pitying times of both actual flu - and the not so severe – man flu! It’s really best to avoid meat, dairy produce and eggs if you have a viral infection that increases mucus production such as flu. Sufficient protein is essential but too much stifles your immunity. Diets high in saturated or hydrogenated fat can also suppress immunity and clog up the lymphatic vessels, but essential fats, found in cold-pressed oils are immunity boosters and great for protecting us against nasty viruses.
The ideal immune ‘power diet’ to keep you feeling right as rain in the lead up to Spring is well-balanced protein and fats obtained from essential sources such as seeds and nuts, together with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables plus seeds, lentils, beans, whole grains and fish. Carrots, beetroots, sweet potatoes, tomatoes and beansprouts are ideal vegetables, with watermelon and berries as a good fruit choice.
When eaten as raw as possible, food retains all its nutrients. Try to avoid frying because this introduces free radicals which are bad for our bodies in large quantities!
Visit Natural Tonic Bar (www.naturaltonicbar.com) to find some fantastic super juices, smoothies, infusions and boosters to help you combat illnesses for the onset of Spring!
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