With the onset of cold weather, many of us, trying to protect ourselves from viruses, begin to take vitamin complexes. Others believe that their body will cope on its own or simply do not like to take pills. One way or another, each of us will need to know the list of products that can help us not only protect ourselves from winter colds, but also meet spring with excellent immunity.
Before changing your habitual diet for winter, you need to understand that the likelihood of getting sick or catching a cold during this period increases not only because it gets cold or carriers of ARVI appear. You have probably noticed that there have long been so-called winter vitamin complexes on pharmacy shelves, which include only 4 vitamins - A, B, D and C. This is not an accidental choice, since a deficiency of these vitamins in winter increases the risk of getting sick.
The main natural source of vitamin D, for example, is the sun's rays, which, as we know, are not often seen in winter, and vitamin C, a well-known defender of immunity, saves us from those who have already caught an infection. It turns out that food containing only 4 vitamins named by us in large quantities will help us to maintain health in winter. Here are some of these products:
- Seafood. They are rich in vitamin D, which means they are also an excellent natural antidepressant. Tired of gray winter skies and long nights? It's time to cook the fish!
- Cereals. About the benefits of oatmeal, rice, barley, etc. a lot has been written. Many cereals and cereals really have something to boast about, and the vitamin B12 contained in most of them will become a true friend for us in the fight against winter depression in the winter.
- Mandarins. A product that decorates, perhaps, any New Year's table and an excellent source of vitamin C. Such a bright and aromatic fruit will certainly delight you and your loved ones with more tablets.
- Sauerkraut. Another frequent visitor during the winter holidays, and also rich in vitamin C. Make it a rule to serve sauerkraut for dinner several times a week and stay healthy.
- Carrot. A vegetable available to each of us all year round. The high content of retinol (vitamin A) in its composition will help not only avoid colds, but also make our skin beautiful and elastic.
- Kiwi. This fruit, which has not been exotic for us for a long time, contains more vitamin C in its composition than citrus fruits. By eating one kiwi every day, you provide your body with a daily requirement of ascorbic acid.
Garlic, herbs in any form, cranberries, persimmons and pomegranates will also be useful during the cold season.
