Present situation where COVID-19 threatening the world with its aggressive attack leading to the death of lacs of people all over world-Its really need of the hour to know things which help to boost our immunity and strengthen us to fight against Corona Virus(COVID19).
Our immune system in the body helps to fight against diseases and makes us healthy and strong. But to maintain immunity and boost it regularly with a healthy lifestyle is the need of the hour.
For boost immunity and strengthen our body most important precautions to be taken diet rich of fruits and vegetables, regular exercise to maintain a healthy weight, adequate sleep, reduce stress, quit smoking and alcohol consumption, , proper hygiene maintain by washing hands thoroughly and consumption of properly boiled and cooked meat.
Generally, with an increase in age, immune system functioning comes down and they are more prone to diseases. Due to thymus atrophy with aging, reduction in the production of T cells to fight against infection.
So in order to maintain good immunity, food containing vitamins C, E, D, A and antioxidants should be added in the diet.
Most commonly available food that helps in increasing immunity are as follows:
- Citrus foods include grapefruit, oranges, tangerines, lemons, limes contain Vitamin C which increases the production of WBC.
- Papaya contains papain which has anti-inflammatory properties along with vitamin C, B, and folates.
- Turmeric contains curcumin which has anti-inflammatory properties.
- Ginger contains gingerol, decreases inflammatory illness. Best medicine during the sore throat and decreases nausea.
- Red and green pepper and strawberries contain Vitamin C and beta carotene.
- Kiwi fruit is a rich source of folate, potassium, vitamin K and vitamin C.
- Garlic contains allicin which makes it a good immune booster, along with this garlic had the capacity to reduce blood pressure and arteriosclerosis of vessels.
- Yogurt is a rich source of probiotics and Vitamin D and regulates immunity.
- Broccoli contains a rich source of vitamin A, C, E along with many antioxidants and fibers. Spinach is also rich in many antioxidants and beta carotene.
- Almonds contain vitamin E gives a great fight for infections.
- Green Tea contains amino acid L-theanine may aid in the production of T cells.
- Sunflower seeds contain potassium, magnesium, vitamin B6 and E.
- Chicken soup contains Vitamin B6 and gelatin, chondroitin and other nutrients which boost immunity. It also provides more protein and water to the body.
Sufficient water intake at least 8 glasses per day gives a proper boost to the body by the detoxification process. Extra two more cups of water are required during the infectious condition to fight against it by regenerating the immune fighting lymphatic cells to get back to normal.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with a nutritious diet helps to give body good resistance against infections and fight against the need of the hour.With proper isolation, hygiene and diet make you fight against Covid 19 or any other life-threatening situations.