As winter has commenced, the likelihood of developing a common cold or the flu may have become the reality for many of us. Home remedies using common household ingredients have long been used to prevent sickness, and some of these foods have scientific validity to their claims. So, as flu season is here, one of the best things we can do is take precautions to prevent illness as the temperatures drop. Therefore, it is valuable to unpack whether the following common foods and vitamins benefit our immune health.

Regardless of the weather, these foods and tips can aid in promoting overall health year-round. Therefore, do not refrain from taking baby steps to incorporate any of these tips and tricks into your weekly routine.

References

1. https://www.hollandandbarrett.ie/the-health-hub/vitamins-and-supplements/supplements/turmeric-supplements/top-6-uses/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=nonbrand&&&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&gclid=CjwKCAjwndCKBhAkEiwAgSDKQVvw9ER9PnyDm8Hqt4KHMBWxZwByhSzcti7IN5w3fDBHGjG2dVjx7BoCf_0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5664031/

3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92775/ 

4.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11697022/ 

5.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23440782/