WINTER ESSENTIALS

With winter approaching and flu season taking centre stage, it's important to pay attention to your immune system and adjust your diet to fend off colds and the flu.

Here’s a list of 5 essential foods to fight cold and flu this winter:

Garlic boosts the immune system due to its antimicrobial properties from allicin, while ginger provides anti-inflammatory benefits that can alleviate sore throat and cold symptoms.

It is crucial to include winter essentials like oranges, lemons, and grapefruits along with antioxidant-rich berries such as blueberries and strawberries to combat inflammation. 

Incorporating spinach, kale, and other leafy greens into daily meals, particularly in soups and stews supports immune function.

Almonds, walnuts, chia seeds, and flaxseeds are rich in vitamin E and healthy fats, making them excellent immune-boosting snacks that can be added to meals or smoothies.

Including fermented foods like kefir, sauerkraut, and yoghurt in your diet can enhance gut health and strengthen the immune system through probiotics.