What should I eat to prevent cough and cold during winter?

[Milan]

Hello, I am 65 years old. What should I eat to prevent cough and cold during winter? I will start following them right away so that I can get better protection and stay fit.

[Nipa]

@milan If you have a wet cough, you don’t want to suppress it as the infected mucus should drain out, but you want to ease your dry cough because it is exhausting. Here, we have enlisted some common foods, herbs or home remedies that will reduce the dry and wet cough –
1: Ginger
Ginger is a popular home remedy for cough and acts as an anti-inflammatory. A cup of hot ginger tea can ease your annoying cough and sore throat. Ginger contains certain compounds that dilate the blood vessels of the lungs and relax smooth muscles that leading to the opening of the airways. You can slice up fresh ginger or freshly grated ginger in hot tea for cough relief.
2: Garlic
Garlic can help you fight cold and flu. It ensures faster recovery as well as has other health benefits. It is great if you can have raw garlic or you can also add them in your chicken soup. Garlic is rich in compounds that boost immunity, it has medicinal properties and can be a part of your daily diet.
3: Raw honey
Raw honey is versatile in its healing properties, particularly in respiratory complaints. It possesses antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce the intensity and duration of a cough. For better results, make a tea with two tablespoons of honey and two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice with adequate water. Lemon will act as an antioxidant and helps to boost your energy.