In order to not catch a cold, it's crucial to consume proper and balanced nutrients. A good diet will help increase your immunity to help you fundamentally avoid any cold. 

Here are three foods that contain a good number of natural antibiotics and anti-influenza substances. 

1. Bean sprouts 

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Bean sprouts are rich in protein and minerals. The vegetable contains not only vitamin C, but also vitamins A and B, too. Such nutrients help strengthen our immune system, which is helpful in treating colds or stomatitis, an inflammation of the mouth and lips.


As more than 50 percent of the vitamin C in bean sprouts survives after steaming, a plate of flavored bean sprouts will give you almost as much as half the recommended daily intake of vitamin C for adults. In addition, the vegetable has asparaginic acid, a type of amino acid that boosts the metabolism and, in turn, normalizes liver functions. 

2. Chili peppers 

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According to research carried out by a Johns Hopkins Medicine team, chili peppers protect the skin, the first line of defense in our immune system. The vegetable stimulates nerve fibers responsible for regulating saliva as well as nasal glands. Eating chili peppers brings health to the skin and to the mucous membrane by excreting nasal mucus and waste from the nose. It's also effective in preventing respiratory infections, as it helps to increase resistance and immunity against flu viruses.


Vitamin C in chili peppers is 20 times that found in an apple and twice more than the recommended daily intake for adults. The fruit also contains vitamin A, a substance that prevents colds and speeds up the healing process, if you unfortunately come down with a cold, by increasing resistance and immunity against infections. 

3. Scallions 

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Scallions are rich sources of vitamins. Vitamin C is known to kill the flu virus everywhere in the body and help the body heal quickly by activating anti-viral activities. It also boosts one's immunity, making people less likely to catch a cold.

The allyl sulfide found in scallions, a compound that gives them their spicy taste, improves blood circulation and helps the body sweat well, regulating body temperature.

The fistuloside C found in the vegetable, a saponin compound, has a strong anti-bacterial effect on microorganisms, a factor that will help it stop the flu. Green onions also have a good dosage of aryl sulfide that helps normalize blood pressure by promoting the production of nitrogen monoxide, a substance that dilates blood vessels. It also eases nerve cells, leading to less stress, less fatigue and less insomnia.