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Cough And Cold - Food That Heps To Aid It!

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Dt. Vaishnavi SatheeshDietitian/Nutritionist • 13 Years Exp.Masters in Human Nutrition and Nutraceuticals

 Every day in recent weeks. We are hearing about the epidemics of cold n cough. Few foods that aid you or helps to cope up easily with these issues.

There are several foods but best foods to fight with this cold n cough are-

  • chicken soup n broth which provides a lot of fluids n other essential nutrients that help to fight against germs causing the health trouble and loosen the mucus. Chicken contains an amino acid, cysteine that breaks the mucus. It inhibits the action of neutrophils n aids in the speedy recovery.
  • ginger n garlic goes hand in hand in fighting with the cold. Regular intake of these two helps to boosts up our immune system. These two possess antioxidant properties that may help for the speedy recovery.
  • spices like pepper, which possess capsaicin that natural decongestant n a cough reliever
  • leafy vegetables n other vegetables, certain fruits like strawberries, cranberries etc. Bananas.
  • salmon, containing omega-3 acts as anti-inflammatory effects.
  • honey, yogurt has a soothing effect on the sore throat.
  • hot tea at the time of cold help to retain the fluid content. Black tea is more effective.


These foods are easily accessible n cheap too. May you all find this useful. 

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