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BY DR. KHOOBSURAT NAJMA

Here are some foods that you should include in your daily diet regimen this winter to help fight cold in a natural and healthy way.

Omega 3 rich foods

• Foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids help fight allergies.
• These include walnuts, flax seeds, soya beans, pumpkin seeds, spinach, eggs and fish.
• Flaxseeds also contain selenium, a mineral that can help reduce an allergic response.

Quercetin rich foods

• Quercetin, a flavonoid found in some foods, is believed to help reduce the inflammation associated with allergies.
• It is thought that Quercetin prevents immune cells from releasing histamines, or an allergic response.
• Apples, onions, berries, cabbage, cauliflower and tea all contain quercetin.

Vitamin C rich foods

• Vitamin C is thought to help control allergy symptoms.
• It is always best to get vitamin C from foods, not supplements.
• Oranges, guavas, kiwis, strawberries, red and yellow peppers, broccoli, tomatoes are some of the foods best known for their vitamin C content.

Magnesium rich foods

• Foods rich in magnesium are believed to help control allergies.

• It also opens up and relaxes the muscles which can be beneficial in an allergic condition.

• High-magnesium foods include dark leafy greens, beans, pulses, nuts and whole grains.