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The rainy season is prone to attacking the immune system. As a result, the body becomes weak and easily catches flu. Therefore, regularly consume foods rich in antioxidants.
The rainy season is starting to arrive. This change in weather from hot to cold can attack the body’s immune system. A healthy diet can protect the body’s immune system from free radical attacks.
In this case, antioxidants are really needed to act as a shield. These important nutrients can be found in several foods that contain vitamins C, D and several important compounds.
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Quoted from various sources, here are 5 foods rich in antioxidants:
1. Spicy food
Spicy food is suitable for consumption in the rainy season. Apart from chilies, spicy food is usually prepared with various spices that have a spicy taste, such as cardamom, pepper and ginger.
These spices have antifungal, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antimicrobial properties. In addition, spices and herbs are able to regulate immune cells such as T cells.
The antioxidant content plays a role in protecting the body from pathogens. Apart from that, capsaicin, which makes it spicy, is also useful for improving intestinal health.
2. Herbal tea
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Herbal teas, such as ginger tea, writing tea and green tea are the best drinks in the rainy season. Green tea contains antioxidants called flavonoids and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG).
These two antioxidants can improve immune function, as quoted from Eating Well. Apart from that, you can also choose chamomile tea which can reduce inflammation.
A study found that drinking herbal tea in the rainy season, especially for those who have flu and batik, can reduce the duration and intensity of the symptoms of the disease.
Other antioxidant-rich foods are on the next page.
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