How to beat seasonal fever

How to beat seasonal fever:

There’s no cure as such for the common cold. Certain nutritional tips though could work as ‘phlegm fatale’ and speed up the healing.

Ah-choo. You tried your best to stave off the flu all week, but finally succumbed. The sniffles you felt earlier on have now morphed into a full-blown attack. Your cold has gone viral. And not in a good way. There’s no cure as such for the common cold. You have to wait it out. Certain nutritional tips though could work as ‘phlegm fatale’ and speed up the healing…

Protein
The ultimate bad-ass of disease combat, protein is what you need to beef up your internal soldiers, as well as fight both the disease and its wear-and-tear. While you are nursing your flu and even beyond, remember to consume lean protein like eggs (egg whites), fish, white meats like chicken and turkey, dals, and quinoa. But eat smart: the recommended ‘dosage’ is one gram for every kilo of body weight. In other words, if you weigh in at about 68 kilos, you need to have about 68-70 gm of protein a day.

Vitamin C
Vitamin C helps boost immunity. It’s a beautiful free radical that helps eliminate bad stuff from your body. Amla and kiwi are great sources of vitamin C.

Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is a catalyst for recovery and helps build immunity as well. However, B12 can only be found in animal foods (including dairy and eggs). If you are a vegan, take a doctor-approved B12 supplement.

Zinc
Zinc is also a great immunity booster. To get it, opt for poultry, nuts, whole grains, beans, dairy products and certain breakfast cereals.

Probiotics
Probiotic yoghurts contain probiotic cultures that keep your intestines happy.You can
find probiotics in drinkable yoghurt options like packaged chaas, those small probiotic yoghurt drinks and OTC supplements.
Multivitamins
If you find it hard to exactly isolate foods that have the above nutrients, explore the multivitamin option. But get it prescribed by your doctor. Supplements are not to be overdosed upon.