Winter is considered the season of “cold-coughs” and flu. The bitter cold can impact our immune system, quickly leading to infections such common cold, throat infections, fever and flu. However, with a little care and precaution we can keep ourselves healthy and also enjoy the beauty of “white” winters.

Firstly, avid cold and keep yourself warm. Use warm clothes to cover your body, paying attention to your chest area. Using room heaters and other modes of keeping your home warm can go a long way in maintaining a comfortable temperature within your home.

As common cold and flu viruses spread by touch, remember to wash your hands with warm water and soap regularly throughout the day. During winters it is a good idea to have warm soups made from vegetables, which can make you feel good as well as prove to be nutritious.

Drinking herbal tea and 100% fresh fruit juices is also a great way to keep you hydrated during winters.

An immune boosting diet also helps fight infections that are rampant during winters. Consider having a diet rich in fruits and vegetables of different colors, thereby you can obtain all necessary vitamins and minerals from each type of fruit or vegetable group.

Garlic, mushrooms, citrus fruits, bell peppers, etc are considered to among the top infection fighting and immune boosting foods. Also, the best way to fight infections during winters is to consume seasonal fruits and vegetables such as carrots, parsnips, cranberries and yams.

Try to prepare fresh food during the winters as this is more nutritious than pre-prepared or packaged foods. Fresh foods retain the freshness and nutrition of its ingredients, thereby giving the body better chance to fight infections.

You can also get flu shots for yourself and your family as prevention against flu and fever during winters. You can get the flu vaccination at your doctor’s office or visit a flu clinic. Flu shots are also administered at local drug stores.

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