Immunity foods in COVID 19 pandemic
Nutrition is the only remedy that can bring full recovery and can be used as a full treatment
Remember food is our best medicine
-Bernard Jensen
The COVID 19 pandemic has proved to be a major threat to the entire global population. Even though our brave corona warriors are fighting with the fortitude to eliminate this pandemic, we can also do our bit by changing and adapting to ways that can keep us healthy. The first step towards this is improving our diet by including foods that will help us to strengthen our immunity against the virus. Some of the most effective immunity strengthening foods are
NATURAL IMMUNITY SUPPLEMENTS
There are many foods that can be found in the kitchen which are naturally good in strengthening our immunity
•Ginger: Has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and also helps during common cold and flu.
•Turmeric: This golden spice has anti-inflammatory properties that can help in fighting off viral infections
•Indian gooseberry: Amla has anti-bacterial properties that can help in boosting the immune system and prevent or repair damages taking place in the body.
•Garlic: This magical spice has antioxidants that can help in digestion and combat the common cold and other respiratory issues.
VITAMIN RICH = IMMUNITY RICH
The benefits of vitamins and minerals are undeniable. They are essential in maintaining a healthy body.
Vitamin C is the biggest immunity booster vitamin and is found in many foods like lemon, bell peppers, oranges, grapes, mangoes et cetera
Vitamin E helps in fighting off infections and hence storing up on these is important. It is found in nuts, sunflower seeds, flaxseeds et cetera
Vitamin B6 is helpful in building immune cells, processing antibodies and in the building of an immune system of the body
COLOURFUL FOOD IS HEALTHY FOOD
The most important key to maintaining a healthy body is eating food of different colors. Eating colorful foods can help in absorbing necessary nutrients for example blue and purple foods like eggplant, figs are ultimate brain foods, white foods help in inflammatory conditions, green foods like kale are the ultimate mothers of all nutrients. Eating colorful foods can ensure that we are getting all the necessary vitamins and nutrients required by our body which will help us in the battle against coronavirus.
HYDRATION
It is important that we remain hydrated at all times. There is nothing better than water to flush out toxins and bacteria from our body and help us in strengthening our immunity. Substitutes like coconut water is also equally effective.
PROBIOTICS
It is important to include probiotics in our diet as they increase gut bacteria which helps in absorption of nutrients from foods and helps in building our immune system
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