With the widespread Corona Virus outbreak that is now gripping the world all over, a strong immune system would definitely help one ward off any unwanted illnesses without a doubt.
The good thing is that a lot of food products that we can lay our hands on easily, even during this lockdown mode, can actually help you build that immune system in the best way possible.
Here is our list of the top 5 foods that you should definitely be including in your diet on a daily basis to boost your immune system.
Vitamin C
How many times have you heard your mother tell you that you ought to eat oranges or have amla in order to help you avoid a bout of flu? Well, we are sure you have heard it a number of times and with reason too!
Like many nutrients, Vitamin C helps wonderfully in boosting our immune system. It essentially does this by increasing the white blood cell count which helps in turn to fight infections in the body effectively. There are many Vitamin C rich foods like oranges, amla, lemon, lime and the likes. Surprisingly Guava also contains a ton of Vitamin C. Vitamin C is a nutrient that is not manufactured naturally by the body, so regular intake of the same is of utmost importance to maintain your health.
Ginger
The great thing about most Indian households is the fact that most of dam already have ginger in the pantry so you have to go shopping for it. We are sure that you already heard how beneficial ginger can be for your health. It has been used in the Indian cuisine for many years and there are many reasons behind that.
Since is the flu season brings with it everything from a runny nose to a cold throat, ginger has been known to decrease inflammation in the body along with also been able to cure sore throat. if that is not all injoy is also known to decrease nausea that one can experience during flu.
Yogurt
Indian mothers are notorious to put at least one or two scoops of good thick yoghurt on our plates every time we sit down to eat. Have you ever thought why that is? You see the first rule of making yoghurt is the fact that live cultures are used to make it take thick and set it. These live cultures are responsible of strengthening our immune system internet helping us fight many diseases.
Apart from that yoghurt also happens to be rich in vitamin D which is another nutrient known to kick in fighting mode of our body when it comes to fighting infections.
Turmeric
Turmeric is another condiment that can be found widely in almost every household in India. Most of the curries or vegetables we cook has a teaspoon of turmeric in it. It is not used only to give colour to a food it is is so much more than that.
Did you know that turmeric has been used for ages to treat issues like inflammation does proving to be useful in the treatment of arthritis and osteoarthritis. another amazing thing about turmeric is the fact that the yellow component present in it called curcumine also happens to be amazing ingredients that decreases any exercise related muscle damage.
Kiwi
This brilliant emerald fruit which is wrapped in a beautiful but slightly heavy brown peel, might just be one of the most nutritious fruits on the planet. From containing nutrients life folate, potassium and Vitamin K two also having Vitamin C, an addition of kiwi to your daily diet could go a long way in helping you lead a healthy life.
We understand during this time of crisis you might find it a little hard to purchase most things you would want to but the great thing about these ingredients is the fact that team I already be present in your pantry. So you need not look too far. Stay healthy, stay positive & stay safe!
