In the cold season, there is an increase in the number of colds among the population. ARVI can be obtained in any public place and there is not a single one hundred percent protective agent. One way to prevent colds is oxolinic ointment, which protects the nasal passages from infection. But this is only an auxiliary measure, only strong immunity can truly protect against ARVI.
Instructions
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One of the factors of strong immunity is the correct bacterial balance in the intestines, therefore it will be useful to drink a course of bifidobacteria and lactobacilli in September - October.
Step 2
Also, the body's vulnerability to viruses depends on the degree of permeability of the vascular walls. In order for the virus to get into the body, it needs only two conditions: a slight decrease in body temperature (hypothermia in cold weather, even for a short time) and the permeability of the vessels through which it penetrates the blood and spreads throughout the body. The degree of vascular permeability depends on the level of calcium in the human body. If you don't have enough calcium, you are more likely to catch a cold. Therefore, in the cold season, you should dress for the weather and enrich your diet with foods with a high calcium content. You can take vitamin and mineral complexes containing calcium, but you need to remember that of these complexes, the body absorbs only 10% of the minerals contained, while the body assimilates the entire daily intake of calcium from properly selected food products.
Step 3
It should be noted that calcium is absorbed only with sufficient protein intake. Entering the body with food, calcium is absorbed into the bloodstream in the small intestine. But its assimilation is impossible without vitamin D in active form. Protein is needed to form the active form of this vitamin, so foods high in calcium should be consumed with protein foods.
Step 4
Among the products of animal origin, the leaders in calcium content are cheese and cottage cheese. Cheese contains more calcium than cottage cheese, but do not forget that cheese is a high-fat product, and therefore high-calorie. Both products are protein sources, so they are ideal as protein sources of calcium. Crushed eggshells are also rich in calcium. In powder form, it can be added to Greek salad for better calcium absorption.
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Calcium is also found in plant foods such as almonds and sesame seeds. Add sesame seeds to vegetables and consume with fish or meat. You can make healthy almond or sesame milk. Almond milk is very tender and tasty, and sesame milk has a bitter taste, so it is better to sweeten it with chopped dried fruits, for example, figs.
Step 6
Calcium is also found in seasonings. For example, 100 g of garlic contains 180 mg of calcium and 6 g of protein, so it makes sense to include garlic in your menu during the cold season. Plus, garlic has antimicrobial properties, so consuming this seasoning will give you extra protection against bacteria that cause acute respiratory infections.
Step 7
Parsley is also rich in calcium; add it to salads more often. Parsley also contains vitamin C, which improves the functioning of the immune system.
