Well-planned vegan diets are linked to a lower risk of chronic diseases, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers. But some evidence suggests they may also help protect against everyday infections such as colds and flu.
Lactose intolerance and cow’s milk allergy are often confused because they both involve reactions to milk, but they are very distinct conditions. Lactose intolerance is a digestive issue related to the inability to digest the sugar lactose whereas cow’s milk allergy is an immune response to the proteins in cow’s milk.
A nourishing vegan diet may support a speedy recovery from colds and flu, with comforting foods such as fruit-and-veg smoothies, lentil dahl, banana ice cream and porridge providing fluids, energy, protein and a wealth of vitamins and minerals.
Basil, oregano and rosemary – this trio of fragrant herbs is very popular because they don’t just taste great, they also have some amazing health benefits.
In spring and summer, most people in the UK can get enough vitamin D through the action of sunlight on the skin, but in the winter months, a supplement is required, and for some people, it is a good idea to take one all year round.
At these trying times we want to do everything we can to shield ourselves from an illness. One of the most powerful things you can do is nourish your body with foods that support your immune system.
