How to boost immune system naturally
Should we eat only to satisfy hunger and not die? There are
three main needs that food should provide. To gain energy, to grow, and to
provide protection to the body. In this time of the Corona pandemic, the need
for food and the attention to food that can withstand the pandemic has
increased compared to other days. Accordingly, to stay safe from diseases and
to be full of strength, our diet should be balanced. This balanced diet should
be enriched with energy-boosting foods and protective foods.
On average, a healthy person eats 3 main meals a day. Our diet should include foods from all three categories mentioned above. Foods from all three categories above provide us with the energy we need, as well as the ability to resist diseases and develop immunity.
What types of foods provide energy?
Basically, if we take grains, bran rice, parboiled rice, corn, sorghum, millet are of high quality. They provide energy and also contain vitamins that protect the body. Oats and barley, which are popular foods in the market these days, are also included in the high-quality food category. In this period when the Corona epidemic is spreading rapidly, it must be said that the above-mentioned foods provide immunity to our body.
It is also very important to include yellow sweet potatoes,
jackfruit, etc. in your diet. They provide the body with the energy it needs,
as well as vitamins and fiber needed for our digestive tract to function
properly.
Let's also learn about growth foods.
This is also a food group that has a special ability to withstand a pandemic. Foods that provide a large amount of protein, vitamins, and minerals that are necessary to build our immune system fall under this category.
Fish, meat, poultry, eggs, and milk are good sources of fiber. Nuts like beans, peas, lentils, green beans, sesame seeds, and lentils contain vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber that boost immunity. They are low in fat and sugar.
Be aware of safety food
The third category is the protective food category, which includes vegetables, fruits, and legumes. The vitamins, minerals, and other active ingredients found in these foods are helpful in protecting the body.
Vegetables of different colors, such as orange and yellow, act as protective foods.
That is, Vattakkala carrots - rich in vitamin 'A'.
Dark green leafy vegetables like oranges, gotukola, scallions, moringa leaves, mukunu wenna, anguna, tampala, spinach, kangkung, vine
Vegetables - Try to include beets, radishes, leeks, turnips,
sweet potatoes, beans, okra, kohlrabi, tomatoes, spinach, and spinach in your
diet from time to time or during these days.
There are many types of local fruits as well as vegetables that provide protection to our body. We find many local fruits according to the season of each fruit. Especially during this time, ripe mangoes, pineapples, bananas, yellow lemons, avocados, guava
These not only protect the body but also contain natural
chemicals called antioxidants that give them their color. These protect the
inner walls of our organs, preventing cancer and helping cholesterol function
in a way that is not deposited.
05 vegetables and fruits a day
The daily recommendation for vegetables and fruits is to eat
at least 5 servings a day. This means that you should eat two types of
vegetables, one type of leafy greens, and two types of fruit each, divided
between the three main meals of the day.
Natural flavoring spices
Similarly, natural spices such as ginger, garlic, curry, turmeric, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, coriander, and turmeric also protect our body from diseases.
Don't add too much sugar, salt, or oil...
Also, the nutritional value of foods can be reduced by adding sugar, salt, and oil unnecessarily. Reduce their use as much as possible. Food in an environment that is free of artificial flavors and preservatives will protect our bodies from disease.
