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04/15/2016
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The outbreak of H1N1, mainly in southeastern Brazil, has provoked a rush to vaccination clinics and hospitals. Food is one of the pillars that can help make your child away from the virus. See what to include in the menu to prevent and fight disease
Source: Growing
Power to increase immunity (Photo: Thinkstock)
The H1N1 influenza is a flu subtype A. In general, the increase in the number of cases began to be registered with the approach of winter in June. This year, however, the disease came early and took everyone by surprise, especially in the Southeast region, such as São Paulo, which has recorded dozens of deaths. In addition to taking the vaccine and to prevent with hygiene, there is another very powerful weapon to prevent and to combat the disease: the food!
"Food is the basis for the prevention of many diseases. The proper mix of food has the power to leave a healthy person with good immunity to have more resistance to colds and many other diseases, "says Liliane Opperman, nutróloga specialist by the Brazilian Association of Nutrition (ABRAN).
According to her, various foods help increase immune resistance, giving the body a better chance to fight the virus, along with hydration. "A lot of oil a day - the equivalent of two or three nuts, for example - two servings of dark leafy vegetables and a clove of garlic daily can contribute significantly to the increase of immunity," says the expert, which reinforces " it is important to note that food is only part of preventing the flu. The day vaccine and basic hygiene are key to prevention of H1N1. "
Check here for a list of foods to include in the home menu and boost the immunity of the whole family:
- Oilseed crops such as walnuts, chestnuts and almonds. They are rich in vitamin E, which is beneficial because it acts to combat decreased immune activity.
- Dark green leafy vegetables such as kale, broccoli, arugula and spinach. They have vitamins A, B6 and B12, responsible for maturation of immune cells, which help in resistance to infection.
- Garlic. Food has immunoprotective function and comes with a good dose of selenium and zinc, nutrients that help prevent colds and other illnesses.
- Onion. It has quercetin, a potentiating the immune function and preventing viral diseases, also allergic action.
- Orange, acerola and guava. Food sources of vitamin C improves the intestinal flora and increase the production of white blood cells that are part of the immune system and combating diseases such as influenza.
- Shimeji and shitake. Both are rich in lentinan, a nutrient to stimulate the production of immune cells, enhancing immunity.
- Natural yogurt. It is rich in calcium and lactobacilli, which improved intestinal flora and strengthen the immune system.
- Salmon and sardines. These fish arteries help to stay away from inflammation.
- Water. Hydration is important because it keeps the moist airway to help fight the virus.
Source: Growing
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