These are worrying times for almost everyone. And the reason for this worry is COVID-19. The only thing that can help you is taking the necessary precautions. One of the best ways is to eat foods that boost and recharge your immune system.
In this article, Nutritionist and Dietician Avni Kaul talks about nutrients that will give your immune system a boost.
Vitamin C
An important nutrient, vitamin C acts as an antioxidant. Antioxidants helps fight free radicals; a kind of unstable molecule known to harm the immune system. Vitamin C can be particularly helpful in improving the immune system of people under major stress. To improve your vitamin C levels, add the following foods to your diet oranges, lime, grapes, and berries.
Zinc
Zinc is an important mineral involved in the generation of certain immune cells. Even mildly lower levels of zinc can impair your immune function. Some of the food sources of zinc are chickpeas, cashew, pumpkin seeds, and flax seeds.
Vitamin E
Just like vitamin C, vitamin E is a potent antioxidant. Maintaining adequate levels of vitamin E is critical for maintaining a healthy immune system, particularly among older people. To avail your fill of vitamin E, eat almonds, peanuts, spinach, and mango.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids known to restrict inflammation and keep your immune system in check. Although it is not clear if omega-3s can help fight off infections (like the common cold), but omega-3s can definitely protect against autoimmune disorders such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Some of the Omega-3 based foods are walnuts, chia seeds, spinach, and canola oil.
Carotenoids
Carotenoids are another type of antioxidant. They are pigments available naturally in a number of plants. When eaten, carotenoids are converted into vitamin A, a nutrient that helps to regulate the immune system. Carotenoids are best absorbed when cooked or eaten along with fat. Papaya, carrots, spinach, mango are some of the sources of carotenoids.
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