According to Dr. Andrei Zolotaryov, a Russian nutritionist, eating spicy foods can be considered a “service” to the immune system.
The expert pointed out in an interview with Sputnik Radio that ginger, pepper, mustard, turmeric, and others are rich in biologically active substances. Most hot spices have antiviral properties, in addition to containing natural antibiotics.
“Plants protect themselves with the help of natural phytoncides from external aggressive influences, and we can 'borrow' these components from them to protect ourselves from pathogenic bacteria,” he says. Hot pepper is often mentioned here. But most hot spices, such as horseradish, contain powerful antioxidants. “Antioxidants, in turn, have an anti-inflammatory and immune-stimulating effect, because they reduce the number of free radicals that attack the immune system.”
He adds: “Ginger powder works to qualitatively strengthen the immune system, because it contains a fairly large amount of bioflavonoids, which have a direct function in stimulating the immune system. Turmeric is also a unique substance that works to stimulate the immune system immediately after a virus or bacteria enters the body.” The body. Mustard contains a volatile oil that stimulates bronchopulmonary immunity.”
According to him, if spices are used correctly with other foods, their effect will be stronger. For example, if we add ginger or hot pepper to fermented cabbage, this enhances its beneficial properties. The important thing is that the diet contains dietary fiber, vitamins and mineral elements, and when adding hot spices we provide a “service” to the immune system.
But if a person suffers from health problems in the digestive system or is allergic to certain foodstuffs, he should be careful not to use hot spices.
Must be included in our diet.
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