Change your table setting to fight colds and flu! The expert listed them one by one.

As the weather gets colder, there has been an increase in cases of flu and colds, and Dietitian Gizem Güneş has offered dietary recommendations to strengthen the immune system. Güneş emphasized that water consumption should not be reduced during the winter months and advised not to omit fermented foods such as yogurt, ayran, pickles, and beetroot, as well as foods rich in vitamin C, from the meals.

With the cooling weather, Güneş reminded that water consumption has decreased, stating, "By increasing it again, that is, keeping it around 2.5 - 3 liters as always, we can boost our immunity as much as possible." Stating that the fundamental element of immunity is the intestines, Güneş emphasized that products such as yogurt, milk, and ayran should not be omitted from menus. Güneş said that immunity can be strengthened by increasing the amount of prebiotics and probiotics in the gut through fermented products like beetroot and pickles. Mentioning the importance of vitamin C in nutrition, Güneş said, "When we think of vitamin C, citrus fruits come to mind, but by adding vegetables such as broccoli, red pepper, kiwi, and as much parsley as possible to our ...