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Our bodies tend to get cold in the chilly air. For example, our body temperature is easy to drop in winters and even in summers if the air conditioner is strong.

It is said that getting cold tends to cause various illness such as headache, stiff shoulder, menstrual pain...and more serious diseases as well as cold.

Foods that keep us warm have the power to improve blood circulation and immunity against infection.

Let's have foods that warm us up and stave off cold!

Ginger

Two major compounds of ginger (gingerol and shogaol) have the effect of improving blood circulation and make our bodies warm

Besides, ginger is disinfectant herb, so it helps us to prevent obesity because it increases metabolism.

Garlic

Garlic contains the component that is called "allicin". It makes blood circulation better.

Garlic also has antimicrobial property. So it's effective against cold.

Long green onion(Scallion)

The white parts of long green onions (scallions) provide perspiration and warm our bodies.

Red pepper

Red peppers contain the component that is called "capsaicin".

This component promotes perspiration. Red peppers are also effective in preventing obesity because they are a fat burner.

Leek

Leeks contain allicin.It has the effect of improving blood circulation.

Pumpkin

Pumpkins contain a lot of vitamin E that improves blood flow.

Blue-backed fish