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| Boilerpipe Text | What are the best vegetables, herbs and fruits to eat if you want to prevent and fight the common cold or flu? We compiled a list of the best foods to fight a cold, and hope this list of healing foods will inspire you to incorporate more anti-cold and anti-flu foods into your eating plan.
Chicken Noodle Soup:
Grandma was right — nothing beats chicken soup for fending off sniffles. Not only does it provide the fluids needed to help fight off viruses, it’s a powerful mucus stimulant so it helps clear nasal congestion as well as thin mucus. It’s also thought to have a mild anti-inflammatory effect than can help ease cold symptoms.
Onions
This versatile culinary plant can provide a real health boost to anyone and to reduce the odds of catching a cold of flu. Onions are one of the best natural sources of quercetin, a bioflavonoid that has shownÂ
promising potential for suppressing the rhinoviruses which are the underlying cause of the common cold
. As an additional bonus, the onion tops the list of vegetables that are least likely to contain significant amounts of pesticides and other harmful chemicals.
Shiitake Mushrooms
TheÂ
health benefits of eating mushrooms
 are legendary in Asia where a variety of edible mushrooms have been used for centuries to treat a wide range of diseases and conditions. In China and Japan, for example, shiitake mushrooms have been used as a natural remedy for colds and flu. Recently, researchers have identified lentinan, a compound found in shiitake mushrooms, which has been shown toÂ
stimulate the immune system
. Shiitake mushrooms boast a delicious meaty flavor and they are particularly well suited for bringing meatiness to vegetarian dishes.
Ginger
This member of the Zingiberaceae plant family has been used both as a culinary plant and as a medicine for thousands of years. It is particularly famous for its cold and flu treating powers. ItÂ
stimulates circulation and helps keep the sinuses and lungs clear of mucus
. Ginger can be stewed in boiling water to make ginger tea, or it can be used to flavor a wide range of foods, including stir-fries, curries, fish, poultry, and meat.
Natural Yoghurt
Yoghurt containing live cultures of probiotic bacteria has long been used as a folk remedy to treat a wide range of ailments. Now someÂ
new research suggests that the probiotic bacteria in yoghurt may also be effective at preventing respiratory infections such as the common cold
. Regular intake of certain probiotic bacteria has also been shown to reduce the duration and the severity of common cold symptoms. Increasing your intake of probiotic bacteria is particularly important if you have recently been taking an antibiotic medication as antibiotics are known to destroy the healthy flora in the intestines.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon has a long history. Since ancient times, it has been used as a spice as well as a medicine, and at one point it was considered more precious than gold.Â
In traditional Chinese and Indian medicine, cinnamon is used to treat colds and flu.
 To up your consumption of this fragrant anti-cold and anti-flu food, add it to your breakfast cereal, coffee, or tea.
Green Tea
One of the most interestingÂ
health benefits of green tea
 is its potential ability to help prevent flu and the common cold. Catechins, the same compounds that are responsible for green tea’s weight loss promoting properties, have been shown toÂ
inhibit the activity of the common cold adenovirus as well as certain influenza viruses
. To maximize the release of catechins, choose loose tea leaves instead of tea bags and let the tea steep for five minutes. You may also want to add a bit of lemon juice or other vitamin C rich juice to your tea — research indicates that vitamin C can increase the amount of catechins available to the body.
Garlic
Since ancient times, garlic has been a popular folk remedy for a vast range of ailments, including the common cold and flu. In 1858, Louis Pasteur discovered that bacteria died when they were exposed to garlic. More recent research has shown thatÂ
garlic’s anti-bacterial and anti-viral activity against infections comes from allicin
, a compound that is found in garlic when the plant is crushed or chopped. For more information, seeÂ
Can Eating Garlic Prevent Common Cold & Flu?
.
Grapefruit
Prevent and fight colds by including grapefruit in your diet. Like other citrus fruits,Â
grapefruit is loaded with vitamin C
. However, unlike oranges and many other citrus fruit,Â
grapefruit is relatively low in sugar
. Sugar is known to deteriorate the functioning of the immune system: when white blood cells, the defenders of the immune system, are exposed to high levels of sugar, their ability to fight bacteria decrease significantly, making the body more prone to all infections. In addition, sugar depletes the body of some very important cold-fighting vitamins, including vitamins C, E and B. Grapefruit can be contraindicated when taking certain medications so if you considering adding it to your diet, consult your physician.
Rosehips
Rosehips, the fruit of the rose plant, are a popular folk remedy for the common cold. They are one of the best natural sources of vitamin C, even better than oranges (ounce-for-ounce,Â
rosehips provide about eight times the amount of vitamin C contained in oranges
). Rosehips, which have a taste similar to cranberries, can be used in soups, stews, jams, and pies. However, if you want to maximize the amount of vitamin C provided by these pleasantly tart little fruits, you should eat them fresh as heating and processing can reduce their vitamin content significantly. Before consuming rosehips, don’t forget to remove the outer fleshy part of each orb — they contain fine hairs that may irritate the throat.
Watercress
Watercress is a real super-food packed with nutrients. It has traditionally been Chicken Noodle Soup:
Grandma was right — nothing beats chicken soup for fending off sniffles. Not only does it provide the fluids needed to help fight off viruses, it’s a powerful mucus stimulant so it helps clear nasal congestion as well as thin mucus. It’s also thought to have a mild anti-inflammatory effect than can help ease cold symptoms. used to treat cold symptoms such as runny nose and coughs. While being low in calories,Â
watercress provides a truckload of vitamin C.
 Watercress is available in larger supermarkets year round, and its peppery leaves are delicious in soups, salads and sandwiches.
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# 11 Best Foods to Fight a Cold or Flu
What are the best vegetables, herbs and fruits to eat if you want to prevent and fight the common cold or flu? We compiled a list of the best foods to fight a cold, and hope this list of healing foods will inspire you to incorporate more anti-cold and anti-flu foods into your eating plan.
1. **Chicken Noodle Soup:**
Grandma was right — nothing beats chicken soup for fending off sniffles. Not only does it provide the fluids needed to help fight off viruses, it’s a powerful mucus stimulant so it helps clear nasal congestion as well as thin mucus. It’s also thought to have a mild anti-inflammatory effect than can help ease cold symptoms.
2. **Onions**
This versatile culinary plant can provide a real health boost to anyone and to reduce the odds of catching a cold of flu. Onions are one of the best natural sources of quercetin, a bioflavonoid that has shown **promising potential for suppressing the rhinoviruses which are the underlying cause of the common cold**. As an additional bonus, the onion tops the list of vegetables that are least likely to contain significant amounts of pesticides and other harmful chemicals.
3. **Shiitake Mushrooms**
The [health benefits of eating mushrooms](http://www.healwithfood.org/health-benefits/eating-mushrooms.php) are legendary in Asia where a variety of edible mushrooms have been used for centuries to treat a wide range of diseases and conditions. In China and Japan, for example, shiitake mushrooms have been used as a natural remedy for colds and flu. Recently, researchers have identified lentinan, a compound found in shiitake mushrooms, which has been shown to **stimulate the immune system**. Shiitake mushrooms boast a delicious meaty flavor and they are particularly well suited for bringing meatiness to vegetarian dishes.
4. **Ginger** This member of the Zingiberaceae plant family has been used both as a culinary plant and as a medicine for thousands of years. It is particularly famous for its cold and flu treating powers. It **stimulates circulation and helps keep the sinuses and lungs clear of mucus**. Ginger can be stewed in boiling water to make ginger tea, or it can be used to flavor a wide range of foods, including stir-fries, curries, fish, poultry, and meat.
5. **Natural Yoghurt**
Yoghurt containing live cultures of probiotic bacteria has long been used as a folk remedy to treat a wide range of ailments. Now some **new research suggests that the probiotic bacteria in yoghurt may also be effective at preventing respiratory infections such as the common cold**. Regular intake of certain probiotic bacteria has also been shown to reduce the duration and the severity of common cold symptoms. Increasing your intake of probiotic bacteria is particularly important if you have recently been taking an antibiotic medication as antibiotics are known to destroy the healthy flora in the intestines.
6. **Cinnamon**
Cinnamon has a long history. Since ancient times, it has been used as a spice as well as a medicine, and at one point it was considered more precious than gold. **In traditional Chinese and Indian medicine, cinnamon is used to treat colds and flu.** To up your consumption of this fragrant anti-cold and anti-flu food, add it to your breakfast cereal, coffee, or tea.
7. **Green Tea**
One of the most interesting [health benefits of green tea](http://www.healwithfood.org/health-benefits/green-tea.php) is its potential ability to help prevent flu and the common cold. Catechins, the same compounds that are responsible for green tea’s weight loss promoting properties, have been shown to **inhibit the activity of the common cold adenovirus as well as certain influenza viruses**. To maximize the release of catechins, choose loose tea leaves instead of tea bags and let the tea steep for five minutes. You may also want to add a bit of lemon juice or other vitamin C rich juice to your tea — research indicates that vitamin C can increase the amount of catechins available to the body.
8. **Garlic**
Since ancient times, garlic has been a popular folk remedy for a vast range of ailments, including the common cold and flu. In 1858, Louis Pasteur discovered that bacteria died when they were exposed to garlic. More recent research has shown that **garlic’s anti-bacterial and anti-viral activity against infections comes from allicin**, a compound that is found in garlic when the plant is crushed or chopped. For more information, see [Can Eating Garlic Prevent Common Cold & Flu?](http://www.healwithfood.org/commoncold/eating-garlic-prevents-flu-study.php).
9. **Grapefruit**
Prevent and fight colds by including grapefruit in your diet. Like other citrus fruits, **grapefruit is loaded with vitamin C**. However, unlike oranges and many other citrus fruit, **grapefruit is relatively low in sugar**. Sugar is known to deteriorate the functioning of the immune system: when white blood cells, the defenders of the immune system, are exposed to high levels of sugar, their ability to fight bacteria decrease significantly, making the body more prone to all infections. In addition, sugar depletes the body of some very important cold-fighting vitamins, including vitamins C, E and B. Grapefruit can be contraindicated when taking certain medications so if you considering adding it to your diet, consult your physician.
10. **Rosehips**
Rosehips, the fruit of the rose plant, are a popular folk remedy for the common cold. They are one of the best natural sources of vitamin C, even better than oranges (ounce-for-ounce, **rosehips provide about eight times the amount of vitamin C contained in oranges**). Rosehips, which have a taste similar to cranberries, can be used in soups, stews, jams, and pies. However, if you want to maximize the amount of vitamin C provided by these pleasantly tart little fruits, you should eat them fresh as heating and processing can reduce their vitamin content significantly. Before consuming rosehips, don’t forget to remove the outer fleshy part of each orb — they contain fine hairs that may irritate the throat.
11. **Watercress**
Watercress is a real super-food packed with nutrients. It has traditionally been Chicken Noodle Soup:
Grandma was right — nothing beats chicken soup for fending off sniffles. Not only does it provide the fluids needed to help fight off viruses, it’s a powerful mucus stimulant so it helps clear nasal congestion as well as thin mucus. It’s also thought to have a mild anti-inflammatory effect than can help ease cold symptoms. used to treat cold symptoms such as runny nose and coughs. While being low in calories, **watercress provides a truckload of vitamin C.** Watercress is available in larger supermarkets year round, and its peppery leaves are delicious in soups, salads and sandwiches.
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| Readable Markdown | What are the best vegetables, herbs and fruits to eat if you want to prevent and fight the common cold or flu? We compiled a list of the best foods to fight a cold, and hope this list of healing foods will inspire you to incorporate more anti-cold and anti-flu foods into your eating plan.
1. **Chicken Noodle Soup:**
Grandma was right — nothing beats chicken soup for fending off sniffles. Not only does it provide the fluids needed to help fight off viruses, it’s a powerful mucus stimulant so it helps clear nasal congestion as well as thin mucus. It’s also thought to have a mild anti-inflammatory effect than can help ease cold symptoms.
2. **Onions**
This versatile culinary plant can provide a real health boost to anyone and to reduce the odds of catching a cold of flu. Onions are one of the best natural sources of quercetin, a bioflavonoid that has shown **promising potential for suppressing the rhinoviruses which are the underlying cause of the common cold**. As an additional bonus, the onion tops the list of vegetables that are least likely to contain significant amounts of pesticides and other harmful chemicals.
3. **Shiitake Mushrooms**
The [health benefits of eating mushrooms](http://www.healwithfood.org/health-benefits/eating-mushrooms.php) are legendary in Asia where a variety of edible mushrooms have been used for centuries to treat a wide range of diseases and conditions. In China and Japan, for example, shiitake mushrooms have been used as a natural remedy for colds and flu. Recently, researchers have identified lentinan, a compound found in shiitake mushrooms, which has been shown to **stimulate the immune system**. Shiitake mushrooms boast a delicious meaty flavor and they are particularly well suited for bringing meatiness to vegetarian dishes.
4. **Ginger** This member of the Zingiberaceae plant family has been used both as a culinary plant and as a medicine for thousands of years. It is particularly famous for its cold and flu treating powers. It **stimulates circulation and helps keep the sinuses and lungs clear of mucus**. Ginger can be stewed in boiling water to make ginger tea, or it can be used to flavor a wide range of foods, including stir-fries, curries, fish, poultry, and meat.
5. **Natural Yoghurt**
Yoghurt containing live cultures of probiotic bacteria has long been used as a folk remedy to treat a wide range of ailments. Now some **new research suggests that the probiotic bacteria in yoghurt may also be effective at preventing respiratory infections such as the common cold**. Regular intake of certain probiotic bacteria has also been shown to reduce the duration and the severity of common cold symptoms. Increasing your intake of probiotic bacteria is particularly important if you have recently been taking an antibiotic medication as antibiotics are known to destroy the healthy flora in the intestines.
6. **Cinnamon**
Cinnamon has a long history. Since ancient times, it has been used as a spice as well as a medicine, and at one point it was considered more precious than gold. **In traditional Chinese and Indian medicine, cinnamon is used to treat colds and flu.** To up your consumption of this fragrant anti-cold and anti-flu food, add it to your breakfast cereal, coffee, or tea.
7. **Green Tea**
One of the most interesting [health benefits of green tea](http://www.healwithfood.org/health-benefits/green-tea.php) is its potential ability to help prevent flu and the common cold. Catechins, the same compounds that are responsible for green tea’s weight loss promoting properties, have been shown to **inhibit the activity of the common cold adenovirus as well as certain influenza viruses**. To maximize the release of catechins, choose loose tea leaves instead of tea bags and let the tea steep for five minutes. You may also want to add a bit of lemon juice or other vitamin C rich juice to your tea — research indicates that vitamin C can increase the amount of catechins available to the body.
8. **Garlic**
Since ancient times, garlic has been a popular folk remedy for a vast range of ailments, including the common cold and flu. In 1858, Louis Pasteur discovered that bacteria died when they were exposed to garlic. More recent research has shown that **garlic’s anti-bacterial and anti-viral activity against infections comes from allicin**, a compound that is found in garlic when the plant is crushed or chopped. For more information, see [Can Eating Garlic Prevent Common Cold & Flu?](http://www.healwithfood.org/commoncold/eating-garlic-prevents-flu-study.php).
9. **Grapefruit**
Prevent and fight colds by including grapefruit in your diet. Like other citrus fruits, **grapefruit is loaded with vitamin C**. However, unlike oranges and many other citrus fruit, **grapefruit is relatively low in sugar**. Sugar is known to deteriorate the functioning of the immune system: when white blood cells, the defenders of the immune system, are exposed to high levels of sugar, their ability to fight bacteria decrease significantly, making the body more prone to all infections. In addition, sugar depletes the body of some very important cold-fighting vitamins, including vitamins C, E and B. Grapefruit can be contraindicated when taking certain medications so if you considering adding it to your diet, consult your physician.
10. **Rosehips**
Rosehips, the fruit of the rose plant, are a popular folk remedy for the common cold. They are one of the best natural sources of vitamin C, even better than oranges (ounce-for-ounce, **rosehips provide about eight times the amount of vitamin C contained in oranges**). Rosehips, which have a taste similar to cranberries, can be used in soups, stews, jams, and pies. However, if you want to maximize the amount of vitamin C provided by these pleasantly tart little fruits, you should eat them fresh as heating and processing can reduce their vitamin content significantly. Before consuming rosehips, don’t forget to remove the outer fleshy part of each orb — they contain fine hairs that may irritate the throat.
11. **Watercress**
Watercress is a real super-food packed with nutrients. It has traditionally been Chicken Noodle Soup:
Grandma was right — nothing beats chicken soup for fending off sniffles. Not only does it provide the fluids needed to help fight off viruses, it’s a powerful mucus stimulant so it helps clear nasal congestion as well as thin mucus. It’s also thought to have a mild anti-inflammatory effect than can help ease cold symptoms. used to treat cold symptoms such as runny nose and coughs. While being low in calories, **watercress provides a truckload of vitamin C.** Watercress is available in larger supermarkets year round, and its peppery leaves are delicious in soups, salads and sandwiches.
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