BEST IMMUNITY BOOSTER DRINKS, NATURAL FRUITS & VEGETABLES FOR CORONA DISEASE | COVID-19 CARE:
Plant-extracted immunity booster drinks, fruits, vegetables & milk products are one of the best & prominent natural immunity boosters which can help us to keep our immune system healthy by providing vitamins, minerals & proteins up to the mark & can be used in our routine meals as these are readily available.
The 'must-have' of them are discussed below:
1. Citrus Fruits & Vegetables:
Most people turn to start taking VITAMIN C after they’ve caught an infection. The reason behind this is that it makes our immune system.
To increase the production of WBC's (white blood cells), vitamin c is concluded, white blood cells are the key source to prevent infectious diseases. Nearly all the fruits of citric nature have an appropriate amount of vitamin c. having so much variety, it’s easy to add vitamin c to the mealtime.
Main citrus fruits are:
Lemons,limes,clementines,tangerines,grapefruit,oranges,
As the body doesn’t produce it, we need a daily dose of vitamin c for good health.
Daily amt. for adults is:
Men: 90 mg.
Women: 75 mg.
A supplement diet can also be taken but not more than 2,000 milligrams (mg) per day.
Remember that the use of VITAMIN C helps us in recovering from colds & infections very quickly. But there is not any full-proof evidence that it's effective against coronavirus.
2. Broccoli:
It is supercharged with minerals & vitamins. Packed with vitamins C, E & A, as well as fibre & many other antioxidants, it is one of the healthiest vegetables you can have in your daily servings.
But better to cook it as little as can because the dietary quality is supposed to reduce by cooking. So, science has revealed that in order to maintain its nutritive strength, one can eat fruits /vegetables in raw form, if needed, the method of steaming is the best way to maintain its nutritive strength.
3. Red Bell Peppers:
Red bell peppers have almost 3 times the vitamin c (127 mg) as the orange of Florida (45 mg). these are also a good source of beta carotene.
Despite boosting the immune system, VITAMIN C may help us to keep our skin healthy. Vitamin a is extracted from beta-carotene which helps to keep our eyes & skin stable & healthy.
4. Garlic:
It is used in every cuisine around the world. It adds on a little zing to the meal & is a much-needed source to have consistent health.
It is recognized as increasing the body’s ability to fight infections. It may also slow down the hardening of arteries, & it is also known that it helps in lowering blood pressure. Its property to boost the immune system seems to come from a high concentration of sulphur-containing compounds such as allicin.
5. Yogurt :
Yogurts having the phrase – ‘live & active cultures’ printed on labels, like the greek yogurt. These have the ability to stimulate the immune system to fight against several diseases.
Always seek to get a plain yogurt rather than that of flavoured ones 'n' having excessive sugar which is mostly artificial sugar that can increase proneness of the human body to diabetes 'or' diabetic diseases. So, sweeten the plain yogurt yourself with the use of honey 'or' some healthy fruits. It is also a good source of vitamin d. vitamin d helps us to regulate our immune system & boost the body’s natural defensive strength to fight against diseases.
Clinical trials are also in the run to test its viability to fight covid-19 (virus).
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6. Sunflower seeds :
These seeds are full of nutrients that include vitamin b-6 & e, minerals such as phosphorous, magnesium etc.
Vitamin e is important in regulating & maintaining the functionality of the immune system. Other foods with high amt. of vitamin e includes avocados & dark leafy greens.
Sunflower seeds are a good source of selenium. One ounce (28.35 gms.) of seeds contain approx. Half of the daily dose of selenium is required. Many studies/ experiments have been performed on animals to check their ability to fight against several diseases such as swine-flu (h1 n1) etc.
7. Kiwi :
Kiwis include a high level of essential nutrients like vitamin k & vitamin c; minerals like folate, potassium, etc.
Vitamin c promotes the growth of WBCS to fight against infection, while the rest of the nutrients help in the proper functioning of the body.
8. Ginger :
It is a primary ingredient of food, many turn to it after they got health issues 'or' being sick. It helps us in curing illness related to inflammation 'or' problems related to a sore throat.
It helps in curing nausea also. Many a time, it is used in the preparation of desserts also. Ginger contains some heat in the form of gingerol which is capsaicin, an active component of chilli peppers, are plants belonging to the genus capsicum-relative. It helps in relieving chronic pain & reducing cholesterol levels.
9. Spinach :
Spinach is a rich source of vitamin c. it also constitutes many antioxidants & includes beta-carotene that helps to increase the immune system’s infection-fighting ability.
Considering broccoli, spinach is also one of the healthiest sources when used in raw form 'or' cooked less, so that it can retain its nutrients. However, cooking light, makes it easier to absorb vitamin a & allows many other nutrients to be released from oxalic acid, which is an anti-nutrient.
10. Almonds :
Vitamin E is the next alternative to vitamin-c, to prevent & fight colds. However, this powerful anti-oxidant is the prime source to keep an immune system healthy.
It’s actually a fat-soluble vitamin, that means, it requires fat for it's proper absorption. Almonds are among one of the nuts, ingrediented with vitamin-e & include healthy fat content as well. An adult needs about 15 mg. of vitamin-e everyday. Relying only on almonds as a source for this vitamin every day, half a cup of serving can provide 100% of the recommended daily amt. of this vitamin which is abt. 46 shelled almonds, which is not practically advised.
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11. Turmeric :
It is a yellow bitter spice & has been used for numerous years as an antibiotic. It helps in curing several internal & external wounds & is also a readily cure to fight against several infections.
12. Green tea :
Green & black, both types of teas constitute antioxidants called flavonoids. Green tea really constitutes a good level of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which is also an effective antioxidant.
Recent studies conclude that EGCG enhances immune function. Black tea goes through the fermentation process, destroys a lot of EGCG. But green tea goes through the exact opposite & only steamed, so the EGCG is preserved. It is a good source of amino acid l-theanine also, that prevails the production of germ-fighting compounds in t cells of the body.
13. Papaya:
It is a fruit packed with high amt. of VITAMIN C. A medium-sized papaya consists of more than double the amt. of VITAMIN C, required by the human body daily. It also contains digestive enzymes known as papains that incur anti-inflammatory effects.
It has a decent amt. of magnesium, potassium & folate, which are beneficial for our health.
Additional ways to prevent infections :
One must take a variety of nutrients in proper proportion to have a healthy & stronger immune system. So, in order to eat just one of the above-discussed sources is not enough to fight flu ‘or’ infections. Kindly avoid the food made outside the home. If needed, try to use packed food of good brand only, as MNCs provide proper manufacturing & remedial facilities. Drink filtered water as much as possible. Wash your hands regularly ‘or’ use sanitisers at regular intervals as if needed.
Start with these flu prevention basics and flu-proof your home with proper cleanliness. At last, you are advised to check yourself regularly from an MBBS or a reputed doctor (as/if needed). Kindly take proper remedies, medication & vaccination (at least quarterly) from time to time.
Note: Don’t hesitate to take proper measures to make corona-proof this season.
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