We have often heard the saying ‘Health is Wealth’, and the Covid-19 pandemic gave us a hard nudge to remind that again. It set a reminder to take proper care of ourselves and build a strong and healthy immunity system. A good diet and exercise should always come handy to keep us healthy. It is also important to stay clean and hygienic and maintain the Covid 19 guidelines prescribed by WHO.
Here is a list of 5 major food items that you can include in your diet to build strong immunity.
Turmeric: Other than being one of the most important ingredients in the spice palate, turmeric is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Various studies have also shown that the spice has anti-viral properties. In Turmeric, curcumin is a natural compound that eliminate certain viruses. The best way to consume this item (other than in your regular cooking), is by boiling it in milk, or by having it with coconut oil and black pepper . It also reduces the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, improves digestion, and has antifungal properties.
Yoghurt: Yoghurt is said to be a natural probiotic, that is, it has live bacteria that have a positive impact on gut health. Probiotics in food items, like yoghurt help in keeping your physical as well as mental health in check. In this pandemic not only is our physical well-being at risk, but also our mental health. Probiotics help in reducing anxiety, stress, and keep our system cool. Yoghurt helps in reducing cold, flu symptoms, and also upper respiratory infections. There are many yoghurt drinks that can be consumed or plain, unsweetened yoghurt that also contains Vitamin D. Vitamin D boosts our body’s natural immune system.
Ginger and Garlic: Garlic and Ginger are known to be the natural antivirals which help in flu-like symptoms and cold. These items are also used in most of our daily cooking. However, the best way to consume garlic is by mashing a clove and exposing it in the air for 5minutes so the sulfur containing compound allicin gets activated. You can have the ginger with tea or make juice along with amla.
Zinc: Zinc is another important item in the list. It will help you to strengthen your immunity system and facilitate your metabolic activities. You can add food items like, cashews, chickpeas, pumpkin seeds, poultry, seafood, and so on, as these are some of the items rich in zinc.
Proteins: Proteins help you to fight various bacterial and viral diseases. Deficiency in protein can lead to fatigue, weakness, and even poor immunity. To build a strong and healthy immunity against the Covid-19 virus or any other disease for that matter it is important to consume protein rich food items like, chicken, beans, soy, eggs, and so on.
The world is at a crisis right now. All we can keep in mind while dealing with this pandemic is that ‘Prevention is better than cure’. Even now that the vaccines have come, we cannot let our guards down. We have to eat properly and healthy, wear masks, maintain social distance, and use sanitizers. Together as one we shall fight our way through these hard times.
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