Eating a healthy diet is very crucial in preparing our body to combat or withstand any viral infections and in particular the COVID! This talk is all about the foods to include and avoid, the key guidelines to ensure food safety and some of the immunity boosting drinks which helps in improving the immunity of an individual.
The key points to a immunity friendly diet are;
1. Include all basic food groups like cereals, pulses, goods fats, fruits, vegetables, nuts , seeds milk and milk products and animal foods and ensure the diet is healthy and balanced
2. Cut back on salt
3. Include fats and sugar in moderation
4. Stay hydrated
Before preparing a balanced meal it’s important to follow certain guidelines to ensure food safety!
The World Health Organisation(WHO) has adviced 5 points to ensure safe food,
1. Keep the kitchen environment clean
2. Keep cooked foods and raw foods separately to avoid cross contamination
3. Cook the foods thoroughly
4. Store at proper temperatures
5. Use safe water and ingredients
There are some foods that boosts our immune system and helps in efficient functioning as well.
1. Citrus fruits
2. Bell peppers
3.Broccoli
4. Ginger
5.Garlic
6.Spinach
7.Yoghurt
8.Almonds
9.Sunflower seeds
10. Turmeric
11. Green tea
12.Papaya
13.Kiwi
14.Shell fish
All of which are loaded with nutrients like vitamin C, beta carotene, vitamin E, vitamin K, Iron, folate, zinc, magnesium, selenium, fibre and antioxidants which helps in functioning and boosting of immune system and fights against infections.
Some recommendations of immunity boosting drinks are as follows;
1. Apple carrot orange juice
2. Grape fruit juice
3.Tomato juice
4. Beetroot carrot ginger turmeric
5.Strawberry and mango
6.Watermelon
7. Strawberry kiwi and mint
As we all know no particular food or a supplement will actually root out and avoid COVID infections or any infections but diet rich in immune boosting foods will actually help in effective functioning of the immune system which will act as a support in fighting the infection and reversing back as healthy individuals quickly. Eat right and stay healthy !!
