How Your Diet Can Strengthen Immunity Against Flu Season

With the drop in temperatures, flu symptoms and other respiratory infections tend to make an appearance in daily life. However, a balanced diet and, above all, including **fruits** that strengthen the immune system in your diet can be key to preventing them.

In *Menu*, we tell you why the **antiflu juice** and the fruits that make it up are a good option for keeping your defenses high.

Antiflu juice with orange, pineapple, ginger, and honey, ideal for strengthening the immune system. Photo: Freepik**Also read** *5 spirits we tried at the Festival Ay Jalisco No Te Rajes that you have to try*

Can flu be fought with food?

Diet not only provides the energy needed to keep the body running, but when done properly, it also allows you to obtain benefits that help prevent diseases and improve the body's performance.

According to the medical site of the San José Residence, during the cold season it is common to stay in closed spaces and in close contact with other people, which increases the risk of contagion of viruses that cause **colds** or flu. Therefore, a balanced diet can be an effective way of prevention before resorting to medication.

On the other hand, the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare of Paraguay points out in its informative blog that maintaining a varied and balanced diet, with special emphasis on **fruits** and seasonal vegetables such as orange, mandarin, lemon, plum, and acerola, contributes to the strengthening of the immune system and helps prevent respiratory diseases.

Combine seasonal fruits to create an antiflu juice full of benefits. Photo: FreepikAnother key factor in staying healthy, according to the nutrition website Healthline, is hydration. During episodes of fever, sweating, or loss of appetite, common symptoms in cases of flu, the body can easily become dehydrated.

While water is the best option for being a natural detoxifier, the source highlights that both fruits and vegetables can provide liquids and essential nutrients. Therefore, consuming **natural juices** without added sweeteners is an excellent way to hydrate and strengthen the body's defenses.

What fruits are recommended for antiflu juice?

A simple way to incorporate **fruits** into your daily diet is to prepare them in **juices** or smoothies. However, the Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco), in collaboration with Gregory Torres Palomino, pediatrician at the Hospital ABC, warns that due to their high natural sugar content, even homemade juices should be consumed in moderation.

Drinking juices like **antiflu** does not replace a visit to the doctor in case of cold or flu; however, it can be a quick and practical way to take advantage of the benefits of the fruits that make it up.

The antiflu juice is a natural option for keeping your defenses high during the winter. Photo: FreepikOn the other hand, the specialized portal Healthline recommends avoiding industrialized or concentrated juices, as well as versions with added colors or sugars, and opting for preparations made with 100% natural fruit.

In the case of antiflu juice, most recipes include the following ingredients, recognized for their beneficial properties for the immune system: * Orange: The juice of this fruit is a concentrated source of vitamin C, which, according to the specialized portal Healthline, being water-soluble, acts as a potent antioxidant and plays a key role in strengthening the immune system. It also has anti-inflammatory properties. * Pineapple: Thanks to bromelain, a natural enzyme present in this fruit, it helps to reduce inflammation and congestion. Its high content of vitamin C and manganese also contributes to reinforcing the body's defenses. * Ginger: According to the San José Residence, this spicy root favors the elimination of phlegm, cleans the respiratory tract, and relieves congestion symptoms. It also has analgesic, antipyretic, and antibacterial properties. * Guava: According to Medical News Today, it is one of the fruits with the highest vitamin C content. Its leaves contain flavonoids, natural antioxidants associated with benefits for preventing respiratory infections such as the flu. * Honey: It acts directly on the throat as a natural expectorant, helping to eliminate phlegm and calm irritation. Its antiseptic and antimicrobial properties make it useful for controlling and combating mild respiratory infections.

Orange, pineapple, and ginger: an ideal combination to fight a cold. Photo: Freepik

Although the anti-flu juice does not replace medical attention, its combination of fruits and roots rich in nutrients makes it a natural alternative to strengthen the immune system and relieve mild cold symptoms.

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