It has been several months since COVID-19 entered India. Now India is 3rd in terms of most infected people registered so far. As a result, the majority of us are staying indoors as a precaution against the dreaded disease.
But despite this, one thing remains a constant and that is to improve and boost immunity, as it is widely believed that stronger the immunity, better the chances of recovery in case one gets infected with COVID-19. A majority of immunity-boosting foods are readily available at your home.
Nutritionist Avni Kaul says that though food and diet can play an important role in improving your immunity, a good lifestyle such as quality sleep, stress management, and daily exercise are also equally important. In short, they all work in sync.
Through this blog, Delhi based Nutritionist and Dietician Avni Kaul talks about some easy tips to boost your immunity through diet while at home.
Here they are:
Amla (Gooseberry)
Even as several experts are racing against time to make a vaccine for COVID-19, several medical professionals believe that adding Vitamin-C to your diet can provide you an extra ring of protection. Amla has been a known remedy to counter the common cold and amla’s anti-bacterial and astringent properties can boost your immunity. It is not always easy to get fresh amla but several neighborhood stores stock amla powder. You can also add a spoon of amla powder to your morning glass of buttermilk. This is an easy method to incorporate it into your regular diet. You can also add fresh amla to your diet if you can get them.
Ginger
A ginger tea is a simple remedy in many Indian homes both for its refreshing taste, aroma, and intrinsic properties to soothe your throat. Ginger has several health benefits and is a great immunity booster. It is also a regular home remedy to treat the simple flu or cold. Sukku or dried ginger is a popular ingredient in several traditional medicine stores in Tamil Nadu and South India. Sukku is the chief ingredient in sukku kaapi, a soothing beverage that clears your throat and is also renowned for its digestive and anti-inflammatory quality. This traditional recipe is dominated by dried ginger. Sukku is known as sonth in north India.
Lemon
One of the finest known and easily available sources of Vitamin C. An easy trick to ensure a constant supply of Vitamin C is to have a few slices of lemon into a large jug or bottle of water. Ensure that you change the lemon every day in the jug that your family drinks from. Lemon is a great addition for flavour and its health properties. It is best to add the juice of ½ or 1 in a plain glass of water.
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? Are you worried about your immunity level and weight gain due to the homestay and due to the absence of morning walks and Gym?
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