In the fall, as it is known, dramatically increases the incidence of respiratory infections, and the Russians living in harsh climatic conditions. So the season started autumn bad weather they need a certain way to eat to strengthen the immune system in anticipation of the real cold.
Recommendations about nutrition shared the main dietician of Ministry of health of Russia, scientific Director, Federal research center of nutrition and biotechnology Victor tutelian. In his opinion, to strengthen the protective resources of the body the Russians need to consume daily 600 grams of vegetables and fruits.
“Usually, the majority eats a little more than 200 grams, while the minimum is a daily 400 grams of vegetables and fruits,” – said the expert.
Victor tutelian added that fruits and vegetables are a valuable source of a number of biologically active substances, important and necessary as a regulator of metabolism. Food which has enough of fruits and vegetables, provides including the stability of the psyche, which is extremely important for survival in climatically hostile environments.
In addition, the representative of the Ministry of health said that to strengthen the immune system in anticipation of cold weather it is necessary to take vitamin-mineral complexes and biologically active compounds, even amid nutrition. The expert said: “I would recommend this to everyone: children and adults”.
Also with the beginning of autumn to maintain the health you must consume seasonal fruits and vegetables with bright or dark skinned – such gifts of nature contain a substance quercetin, known for its ability to stimulate the body to actively produce antibodies to the virus. This, in particular, as already mentioned Mediformatica doctor-dietician Victoria Savitskaya, also shared tips on protection from “walking” virus.