The change of season is not easy for some people because it may bring the chance of getting flu and other health problems specially for someone with low immunity.
This year it is even worse because everywhere you hear about COVID-19. Words like mask, hand-washing, and sanitisers are the trends now. Everyone is busy trying to take all the necessary precautions to fight the coronavirus. But most people are not giving importance to strengthening their immune system.
This, however, is one of the biggest weapons to counter the looming threat of COVID-19. Therefore, instead of panicking, you must concentrate on improving your immunity. Today, Nutritionist and Dietician Avni Kaul shares some immunity boosters that one must take daily.
Foods High In Antioxidants
Foods such as onions, garlic, ginger, carrots, pumpkins, and berries are high on antioxidants. Include any of these in your diet minimum once a day for building up your immune system, which in turn will prevent the virus attack. These foods also contain high amounts of Vitamin C, B, and E, which help you to get rid of infections.
Turmeric
Turmeric or Haldi is rich in anti-inflammatory properties and have an active compound known as curcumin, which is known to have several benefits. Add some turmeric and black pepper to your diet daily. It’s an ancient, tried and tested formula for boosting your immune system. Consume it in tea along with water and spices such as cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and saffron or add to your milk.
Coconut Oil
Begin your day with 1 to 2 tsp. of pure coconut oil. It helps in decreasing inflammation and digesting fat-soluble vitamins. Coconut oil contains antiviral properties that can attack a range of bacteria and viruses. Remember you have to take this in moderation only.
Liquorice
Liquorice better known as Mulethi in several parts of India has several antivirals, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agents. It is known to be very helpful in various viral illnesses. So, serve yourself a warm cup of Mulethi tea if you feel like you are about to catch a cold.
Vitamin C
Your body depends on these nutrients to launch a powerful immune response. So, gorge on plenty of citrus fruits such as oranges, Amla, guavas, berries, and lime. in your diet.
Strong immunity also depends upon your lifestyle. It is important to get timely and sound sleep during the night. Exercise regularly. During this lockdown, kindly do not go outside. Please do them at home only.
Special Online Diet Program, Designed for Home Quarantine
Do anxiety, boredom, and stress from home isolation are causing you sleeplessness, fluctuations in blood pressure and sugar levels, frequent indigestions?
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