There are foods in nature, sometimes unsuspected, with curative functions that, at least in some cases, can even replace synthetic drugs. These are, for the most part, grasses and vegetables of common use, which we often use in the kitchen without even being fully aware of their beneficial effect, which it would be advisable and useful to deepen. Some foods, for example, have the power to act as a natural antibiotic for our body, helping us to keep away and combat certain diseases, even serious ones: we know them better.
1. Garlic
Would you ever say that this apparently so simple food for someone who uses it daily or almost every day can be considered a kind of natural medicine? Yet that's true: garlic is one of the most positive foods ever, rich in important properties that can help us to maintain a good state of health. Thanks to its recognized antiviral and antibacterial properties, garlic is a kind of natural antibiotic able to act against infections, which can significantly improve some states of malaise and useful in case of fever, fatigue and exhaustion. The antioxidants contained in it help to keep free radicals and their harmful effects, which are the main causes of aging and even of some serious diseases such as cancer and heart dysfunction, away. Another very important property of garlic is to keep the blood pressure under control, which is able to lower in case of hypertension, protecting it from heart attack, stroke and everything that is dangerous is related to this condition, which should never be underestimated for any reason.
For these reasons garlic should never be missing on our tables, eaten raw or cooked; if you like the "heavy breath" effect, which is a little bit the painful note of this otherwise perfect food, you can avoid it with the practical tablets or capsules sold in herbal medicine, or consume it away from your exits, for example in the evening before sleep.
2. Onion
Just like garlic, onion is considered not only a natural antibiotic, but also a powerful diuretic, useful for purifying the body. Regular onion consumption improves blood circulation and promotes healing in the event of flu including colds, coughing and sore throat. The onion also has a significant anti-inflammatory effect.
3. Green Tea
And what about green tea, considered by many to be an elixir of long life? The secret of this healthy and tasty drink lies above all in the presence inside it of many antioxidant substances, able not only to combat cell aging effectively, but also to prevent important diseases such as cancer. In addition, from the leaves of green tea we obtain a polyphenol that can support the action of certain antibiotics used to treat Streptococcus and Escherichia Coli.
4. Ginger
Not a common spice, but a real mine of positive substances for our health: ginger, whether consumed fresh or dried (sold ready already, reduced to a fine powder and rich in aroma), helps prevent and cure flu and seasonal illnesses such as cough, colds and sore throat. A great advantage of ginger is its versatility, which allows it to be used in an infinity of different ways, as a condiment for many dishes mainly, but also in the form of herbal tea (you find it ready for use in comfortable single-dose sachets in every herbalist's.). Without going into considerations that might seem to be risky, we are simply pointing out here that ginger is described by experts as one of the main anti-cancer foods. Take on green tea daily? You don't have to drink water flashes, you just need one cup a day so that it can perform all its virtues in the best possible way.
5. Oregano
If you thought that oregano was just a fragrant and pleasant aromatic herbette, just to give that extra touch to our favourite dishes, it also begins to recreate you, because this plant, apparently even a little trivial, even if cute, is actually a medicinal herb very useful to protect our health. In addition to a natural antibiotic, oregano is also an analgesic capable of relieving various painful states, an antiseptic and an antispasmodic. Oregano produces an essential oil full of therapeutic virtues, especially antibacterial, used with excellent results, especially to treat diseases affecting the respiratory tract. Read the article on detoxifying vegetables.
6. Cinnamon
We are amazed to see which and how many qualities most of the spices we usually use when we cook. Cinnamon is another precious mine of beneficial properties for us and not just a very pleasant food that makes more sweet and appetizing so many dishes: that's what it is for. First of all, cinnamon is an extremely potent antibacterial and natural antibiotic, excellent, to be taken in various forms, against fever, colds, flu and sore throat, secondly it plays a very important role for the body, as it helps regulate the level of sugar in the blood, helping to maintain our weight shape. And it doesn't end here: consuming this spice helps to relieve the pain that depends on arthritis and helps women who in "those days" suffer from illnesses, cramps and abdominal pain due to dysmenorrhea (a painful menstruation). In short, there is enough to fill the pantry with cinnamon and make sure you never stay without it.
7. Honey and its Derivative
Honey and its derivatives (propolis and pollen) are substances with a strong bactericidal action, particularly useful for the respiratory tract and related diseases (gully, cold, cough) and are strongly recommended to improve the defences of your immune system.
8. Avocado
We conclude our overview of natural antibiotics with a good and healthy exotic fruit that is very easy to find also on the desks of our markets: the avocado. In addition to an excellent source of water, vitamins and mineral salts, a characteristic that in fact shares with the vast majority of other fruits, from this beautiful product of distant juicy and sweetish lands, we obtain extracts that are effective in combating various types of infections (for example those caused by staphylococci). The avocado also has the great advantage of being able to be eaten in various ways, alone, or for the preparation of sweets, macedonias and centrifuges, so as to satisfy any type of taste and need. The Chilean variety of avocado is considered to be the best nutritional variety.
FINAL ADVICE
If you are ill or suffering from particular pathologies always consult your doctor, the substances described above are excellent supplements to prevent or combine with a traditional treatment, but do not replace them. I therefore take care not to demonize the traditional medicine unnecessarily, but use it when necessary.