The best and worst foods to help relieve colds and flu

Now eat the following best foods and beat the cold!

Chicken Soup

Grandma's favorite remedy of course! Chicken soup contains cysteine, a compound that thins mucus and relieve congestion.One single serving may also reduce inflammation in the lungs.

Curd

Cool creamy curd (yogurt) and other dairy products rich in zinc, supports the immune system.

Citrus & Berries

Studies show that eating foods rich in Vitamin C may get you back to normalcy quickly. Citrus and berries rich in Vitamin C has also an antihistaminic effect that may reduce nasal symptoms.

Spices

Garlic, turmeric, hot peppers, and other strong flavorings can help break up nasal and sinus congestion.

Oysters and Red meat

Choose these for your protein,also they are good sources of zinc.

Foods that harm

Alcohol

Liquor, wine & beer dilate small blood vessels that makes the sinuses stuffed up and reduces the body's ability to fight infection, so stay away from liquor but drink lots of fluids when fighting a cold or flu.