Immunity improving Procedure

Category : Health & Medicine | Sub Category : Health Posted on 2020-07-11 02:19:37

Lets talk about Immunity as Corona virus is here to stay for a while.Building immunity is a long-term process.Cant be achieved overnight.

Dietary Measures you need to take - 

1)Eat Wholesome with emphasis on Protein in Every Meal. Both protein quality & quantity matters

2) Vitamin C rich foods like amla,guava,oranges,lime juice or raw greens to be had daily.Note- Heat destroys Vit C.

3) Vitamin A rich foods like eggs, milk & milk products.Or Beta carotene ( precursor of Vit A ) in colorful fruits , veg are important.

(iv)Minerals like Zinc,Selenium in the diet are crucial. Sources include nuts,seeds,pulses,whole grains,eggs,meat ,fish,etc. 

(v)Fibre -Include good quantity of vegetables,whole fruits,whole grains & pulses in the diet. Gut health should be taken care of.

(vi) To improve GutMicrobiome, have a Probiotic source daily. Curd, Buttermilk, fermented foods are excellent sources.

(vii) Few foods which exhibit antimicrobial properties include Tulsi,Garlic,Ginger,Turmeric etc. Include in tea/milk/decoctions/gravies/soup/ salads

Author:Dr.Shalini Singhal