Anti-Bacterial Food To Boost Your Immunity!

Nutrition

oi-Gowri Nandini

By Nandhini Devi

Thursday, July 14, 2011, 14:37

Any slight change in the season and most of us go down with cold, cough and fever. This is due to a low immune system. To boost our immune system, we consume anti-biotics or multivitamins.

However, do you know that many vegetables and fruits are packed with anti-bacterial properties. Let's have a look at a few natural anti-bacterial foods that include a number of vegetables and fruits.

Natural anti-bacterial vegetables:

Garlic: Garlic contains allicin, that has anti-bacterial properties. Garlic is effective in curing common diseases such as dysentery, diarrhea, tuberculosis etc. consuming raw garlic kills bacteria in the intestines.

Carrot: Carrot, a natural anti-bacterial food, when consumed as a juice acts as a natural solvent to cure ulcers. Infections of eye and the respiratory organs can also be avoided by consuming this vegetable juice.

Cabbage: Duodenal and gastric ulcers cab be cured by consuming fresh cabbage juice. This anti-bacterial food helps in killing H. Pylori bacteria, which is the main cause for stomach ulcers.

Wasabi: Served with sushi, this vegetable helps in controlling the growth of E.coli bacteria and other bacterias that cause food poisoning and tooth decay.

Bitter gourd: Mostly known as a cure for diabetes, this vegetable also helps get rid of intestinal infections and worms.

Natural anti-bacterial fruits:

Lemon: The juice of a lemon combats the E.coli bacteria. It also kills the cholera bacilli, a major cause of cholera.

Cranberry: This anti-bacterial food contains flavanoids and hippuric acid, which help in reducing urinary tract infections. It also kills E. coli bacteria. Consuming it in a raw form, without any additives, works best.

Mangosteen Fruit: This fruit is dried and its powder is effective in curing dysentery and other skin diseases too. A decoction made out of the rind is a sure cure for diarrhea and gonorrhea.

Pineapple: This fruit contains bromelain, which cures diphtheria, tuberculosis and throat infections. Pineapple juice helps in dissolving mucus and clears the respiratory system.

These are some of the natural anti-bacterial foods that help keep our body healthy. So, stock them up at home to cure yourself naturally.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.