10 FOODS THAT BUILD IMMUNITY

Garlic. Causes bad breath however is extremely beneficial. It should preferably be consumed uncooked.

Chicken soup. The magical nostrums has been shown to help fighting viral infections. 

Spinach. Rich in folic acid, vitamins A, B, C, iron, calcium, potassium. It has antioxidant, anti-aging action and  anticancer activity. 

Broccoli. Detoxifies body and prevents inflammation. Has anticancer activity. Is a great source of vitamin C, calcium, zinc, copper, phosphorus, selenium.

Honey, pollen, royal gelly.  3 magic products that build immunity. They considered as super foods and they give well-being. 

Orange and grapefruit. Both contains vitamin C, however the second predominates because contains less sugar.  Acts against free radicals and reduces the intensity of inflammation. 

Olive oil. It has antioxidant activity. Important food is and olive witch contains 60 times more calcium and 10 times more phosphorus. Olive oil is rich in vitamin E and polyunsaturated fatty acids that helps heart. 

Mountain Tea. It has been shown that tea from Olympus has a beneficial effect against the cold, is antioxidant, diuretic and detoxifying. Unlike the English tea does not have a stimulatory effect and thus can be consumed even evening. Acts protective against Alzheimer.

Yoghurt  maintains the balance of microbial flora of the intestinal mucosa. Prefer genuinely traditional yoghurt containing Lactobacillus.

Fish. We should consume at least 2 times a week fatty fish such as sardines, salmon, herring, mackerel. They have omega 3 witch strengthens the immune and reduces inflammation. It has proven that diet deficient in omega 3 weakens the immune and favors the depression

 

 

Mary Pan, Clinical Biologist

FOOD THAT REDUCE BLOOD SUGAR

CINNAMON stimulates the activity of insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar.

GREEN TEA 1-2 cups per day lavish tea catechins helps regulate blood sugar too. 

 

VINEGAR When we add it to foods with many carbs we delay absorption of  Glucose.  

OATS causes mild increase in blood sugar. Also regulates appetite by causing the feeling of satiety. 

BEANS are rich in fiber and causing satiety too. Suitable for diabetics since they have a low glycemic index.

FATTY FISH Diabeticss are at risk of cardiovascular disease. So they must consume at least 1-2 times per week  fishes as salmon, sardines, tuna because they have omega 3 fats.

ALMONDS have good fats, fiber, vitamins and antioxidants. They have a low glycemic index and can be consumed uncooked on a daily basis (about 10 almonds per day). Lowers blood sugar and glycosylated hemoglobin.

VEGETABLES The half cup consumption reduces the risk of diabetes by 27%.Their action is probably due to the high concentration of antioxidants containing.

• Mary Pan, Clinical Biologist