Beat winter colds

4. Dose up
A healthy balanced diet should give you all the vitamins and minerals you need. ‘Nutrients such as zinc, vitamin C, vitamin E and selenium are well known for supporting the immune system,’ says Natalie. ‘Eating a range of colourful salads and vegetables should provide a mix of these and other essential nutrients. Fermented foods such as yoghurt, kefir and sauerkraut could help to balance the gut flora to support the gut immune system.’ If you’re diet is taking a bit of a hit, give yourself a boost with a mulit­vit.