For food, strengthens the immune system, primarily include onions, garlic and leek. They contain beneficial substances called volatile production. Volatile is not allowed to develop to pathogenic bacteria and pathogens, protecting us from the common cold virus diseases and intestinal infections. In addition, onions, leeks and garlic are many beneficial vitamins group B, E, C, and P.
As a prophylactic and therapeutic product, onions used since ancient times, the Egyptians and the Sumerians. Avicenna described in his writings recipes use onion in various diseases. The most useful properties of the above products have raw. Include them in the daily menu in the fall, spring and during pandemics of influenza and ARI.
No less useful and honey. It contains B vitamins, magnesium, copper, iron, cobalt and other substances that improve the production of erythrocytes - red blood cells. Increasing the level of hemoglobin in the blood enhances immunity.
What else should include a menu for immunity? Firstly, raw vegetables, fruit and fresh juices from them. They contain high amounts of vitamins and antioxidants. Vitamins improve the activity of the whole organism. Antioxidants protect cells from damage. From vegetables to strengthen immunity promotes carrots, cabbage, radishes, beets, squash and leafy greens. Fruit useful most useful apples, citrus fruits, bananas, kiwi, pomegranate, dried and frozen fruit (raisins, dried apricots, black currant, cranberry, raspberry, rose, sea buckthorn).
Secondly, to complete the work necessary body proteins and fatty acids omega-3, omega-6. Scientific studies have shown that an increase in consumption of fatty acids reduced the risk of developing pneumonia. Fatty acids are found in large quantities in marine fish, walnuts and olive oil. Of protein products include menu squid, fish, lean meats and legumes (peas, beans, lentils).
Third, one must have a daily menu of dishes from germinated wheat or buckwheat oatmeal. They are rich in vitamins, trace elements and other valuable substances for the body.
In addition to basic nutrition, you can drink a course of multivitamins, ascorbic acid stimulates the immune system and drugs of echinacea, ginseng, mummy, Siberian Ginseng, licorice and lemongrass.