2023-12-13 18:45:00
Winter is a season prone to diseases and other infections. Fortunately, there are a few little tips for staying healthy during this time. Among these, we find food.
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It was immunologist expert Jenna Macciochi who shared her tips during an interview with INews. She explains that she simply adapts her diet according to the seasons and that this is what allows her not to get sick in winter. “It is essentially through your diet that you can improve your immune system,” she assured.
What foods to choose to avoid getting sick?
The expert therefore advises favoring seasonal foods. But which ones exactly? You should opt for winter vegetables, orange in color. As she explains, these contain beta-carotene “and this pro-vitamin A is known for its anti-infection properties.”
The specialist therefore particularly recommends oranges, clementines, lemons, pumpkin, butternut squash and sweet potatoes.
What about drinks? They too can be important for staying healthy during the winter. The expert also explains that, even if we feel less thirsty during this season, she had noticed that “our respiratory tract can be more sensitive to infections when we are dehydrated.”
This drink would be ideal for avoiding colds and other winter illnesses
She therefore recommends herbal teas, if you want to drink a hot drink rather than water. In fact, these will allow you to stay hydrated, in addition to being an excellent source of phytonutrients.
Finally, Jenna Macciochi adds that it is very important to maintain our vitamin D intake, which will improve the immune system as a whole.
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