It is found that with
the changes in the season, there are also changes in the pattern prevalence of
infection. Getting sick isn’t just for the worse in terms of health but can not
only be quite uncomfortable and creeping tiring. As for recommendations of how
to increase immunity and protect oneself from seasonal infections let me list
several actions one can undertake. The first and primary shield is therefore to
select a healthy way of living says the Harvard Health. This involves
activities such as; physical activity, adequate rest and sleep, reduction of
stress and balanced diet. Dr Shriram Nene, a cardiothoracic surgeon, recently
posted a 1-minute Instagram reel named ‘Six Superfoods for Immunity’. Let's
check these out.
Here Are 6 Superfoods
For Your Health
1. Ginger
A practise widely
used in households is putting a pinch of ginger into your tea to help improve
your immunity. Ginger contains volatile oils that are as powerful as the NSAID
and when used it cures flu and headache, menstrual pains as well as lowers
medication for osteoarthritis.
2. Red Bell Peppers
Red Bell peppers are
also important in building our immunity and help in controlling high blood
pressure they are source of vitamins A and C. Vitamin A is also needed in
making certain cells used in the body to fight resistant diseases. It also
contains vitamins B6 and folic acid which has the effect of reducing
homocysteine, making the heart to be healthy.
3. Turmeric
Who doesn’t know
about good old Haldi Doodh or the so-called warm Golden Latte for a good health
and immunity booster? Curcumin is the ingredient in turmeric with the
anti-inflammatory effect; it has antibacterial and immunomodulant activity.
Turmeric is very popular throughout India and can be consumed in both savoury
dishes and also taking turmeric milk before going to bed promotes sleep and
enhances your immunity.
4. Citrus Fruits
Most of the fruits
such as oranges, limes and lemons contain vitamin C that helps in the synthesis
of white blood cells and the immune system of the body. These are also rich
sources of antioxidants that can assist to strengthen your immune system. Want
to prepare healthy lemon elixirs for monsoon? Click here.
5. Yogurt
The truth is there is
nothing as important for the healthy functioning of the immune system as a
healthy gut. Yogurt is packed with the good bacteria known as the probiotics
that help in improving the health of gut bacteria. It will benefit you in the
following ways, hence incorporating yogurt in your diet plan increases your
immunity. If you wish to play it safe you can have Greek yogurt in the morning
with some strawberries you can include it in your sandwich or add it to your
post dinner shake.
6. Spinach
Vitamins A, C and E,
antioxidants and beta carotene are known to be present in spinach. Every one of
those splendid nutrients raises your resistance to the ability to combat
infections. This you can incorporate it in your salads or you can use it for
making your sauces or blend it and use it in your smoothies. If possible, do
not overcook the spinach so as to preserve most of its content of nutrients as
much as possible.
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