How to Avoid Infections

  In this cold season, it is important to keep warm and protect ourselves from getting sick; here are some tips to prevent others' illnesses from becoming yours. You will hear this many times, and we will repeat it again: there is nothing better to fight the flu than vitamin C. Any citrus fruit like oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, or lemons can make the difference between having a fun holiday or being sick in bed. Let’s also consider vegetables like tomatoes, which have a high amount of vitamin C to keep us healthy. Another product we highly recommend that boosts your immune system is honey. Its natural and organic components help give a boost to your defense system when it needs it the most. Something that is not vitamin C but also helps protect us from the flu is iron, which can be found in dark leafy vegetables such as spinach and artichokes. Iron is a mineral that not only strengthens the immune system but also hardens bones. It is important to know that it is different to try to avoid a flu that comes directly from the environment or one that develops on its own than to try to avoid contagion. Of course, there are social rules, such as covering your mouth when you sneeze, but this is not always effective since we are talking about microscopic bacteria, so the best thing is to protect ourselves from the inside out. It has been discovered that kiwi and guava not only have a strong citrus agent but also an astringent one that protects the mouth. This is very useful since it is precisely through the mouth that some contagions can enter. To care for your nasal passages, it is highly recommended to drink chamomile tea and inhale its aroma when the tea is freshly brewed. This helps keep your nose healthy and alert for any virus that may want to enter. At the same time, ingredients like mint and spearmint are excellent for taking care of the respiratory system, so any tea made from these plants or perhaps an ointment spread on the chest will be very helpful in fighting against those illnesses that will be lurking during the coldest months of the year. Recipes to Avoid Contagion Mustard and Honey Dressing Recipe Ingredients: - 5 tablespoons of honey - 3 tablespoons of Dijon mustard - 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar Find the steps to prepare this dressing by clicking here.   Spinach and Artichoke Dip Recipe Ingredients: - 1 package of cream cheese - 3/4 cup of cream - 1/2 chopped onion - 5 grams of butter - juice of 1/2 lemon - 1/2 teaspoon of Tabasco sauce - 1 can of artichokes - 1/2 bag of baby spinach - 200 grams of Parmesan cheese - chicken broth powder If you want to see the procedure for this recipe click here.   Kiwi Fillets Recipe Ingredients: - 4 fish fillets - 2 tablespoons of butter - 2 cloves of finely chopped garlic - 2 ripe kiwis - 1 cup of water - 2 tablespoons of sugar - 1/2 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger - 1 teaspoon of cornstarch - 1 teaspoon of chicken broth - salt - pepper To see how to prepare this recipe click here.   Guava Mousse Recipe Ingredients: - 1 can of condensed milk - 8 ripe guavas - 1 packet of orange gelatin (100 grams) - 1 cup of boiling water - guavas for decoration To see how to prepare this recipe click here.