Best Home Remedies for Getting Rid of a Cold

Having a cold is really uncomfortable. It's a little thing, but not easy to treat. Most of the time, natural home remedies will be more helpful to get rid of a cold. Here are some of them. Follow these tips, and you're symptoms won't last.

Step 1: Protein

One the best nutrients for your body. It will make your cells and body tissues stronger, and help you preventing weakness. Protein is also good for your immune system. To enjoy all of these benefits, you can consume soy milk, red meat, chicken or egg whites.

Step 2: Antioxidants

Another nutrient extremely good for your body. They fight against free radicals (substances wich can make you more susceptible to illness. For that, you have to eat plenty of raw or lightly cooked fruits and vegetables (broccoli, tomatoes, orange juice, beets, cantaloupe, asparagus, collard greens, grapefruit and other citrus, sweet potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, papaya, fish oils, sunflower seeds, peanut or almond butter, salmon, kale...)

Step 3: Glutathione

Same kind of benefits that with the others nutrients, except that glutathione will be better to fight infections. Some foods that contain glutathione are cauliflower, spinach, brussels sprouts and broccoli.

Step 4: Calcium

Adding calcium is also an important option if you want to get rid of a cold and prevent future ones. Calcium make you energetic and will make your body inhospitable to viruses and disease causing bacteria. Milk, yogurt, cheese, any fortified foods like orange juice or bread are full of calcium.

Step 5: Zinc

Immune system booster, zinc is present in many over-the-counter drugs. That's why eating foods containing zinc is essential when you want to get rid of a cold. Whole grains, meat, nuts, seafood, seeds and eggs will help you to enjoy all of these benefits.

Step 6: Super Foods

Good bacterias are important to keep your body strong. That's why you have to eat yogurts. They contain pro-bacteria wich are helpful to prevent colds.
Chicken soup is a hot liquid. As tea, it is good to relieve sinuses congestion.
Spicy foods can also act against nasal congestion.

Be careful with sugary drinks and snacks, coffee in excess, ice creams and alcohol. They're not good and could increase the symptoms.