Every winter, the temperature plummets, and respiratory diseases seem to become more rampant. For many people, the dry and cold air in winter damages the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, and bacteria and viruses take advantage of the weakness. In order to protect our respiratory tract, in addition to strengthening exercise and strengthening physical fitness, a reasonable diet is also crucial.
1. Eat less than 3 kinds of hair products.
Greasy foods: In winter, people often consume too much high-fat foods to keep warm. However, fatty foods can not only cause weight gain, but also make phlegm thicker and worsen cough and sputum production.
Spicy food: Spicy foods such as chili pepper and Sichuan pepper can irritate the respiratory tract, make mucous membranes congested and edematous, increase the production of secretions, and aggravate respiratory obstruction.
Raw and cold food: Eating too much raw and cold food can affect digestion and also make the body more susceptible to cold attacks, increasing the risk of respiratory infections.
2. Eat more than 5 foods with high vitamin C.
Citrus fruits: Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C, which helps to strengthen immunity and fight off viruses.
Kiwifruit: Known as the "king of vitamin C", kiwi fruit has a much higher vitamin C content than other fruits, which helps to resist oxidation and enhance immune function.
Strawberries: Strawberries are not only sweet in taste, but they are also rich in vitamin C, which helps maintain the health of the respiratory tract.
Green leafy vegetables: Leafy vegetables such as spinach and rape are rich in vitamin C and rich in dietary fiber, which helps to promote digestion and eliminate toxins from the body.
Tomatoes: Tomatoes can be eaten both as a vegetable and as a fruit, and their rich vitamin C helps boost immunity and prevent colds.
In the winter season with a high incidence of respiratory diseases, in addition to keeping warm and strengthening exercise, we should also pay attention to a reasonable diet, through such dietary adjustments, we can enhance our own immunity and better resist the invasion of respiratory diseases. At the same time, it is also very important to maintain a good routine and an optimistic attitude.
If you are already experiencing symptoms of respiratory illnesses such as cough, sputum production, difficulty breathing, etc., you should seek medical attention promptly. In addition, maintaining good lifestyle and eating habits can also prevent the occurrence of other diseases. Let's take action together and work hard for a healthy life!