Foods to Boost Your Immune System

    

Certain foods help in making our immune system strong. The lack of a strong immune system leads to many diseases. Strong immunity is required to fight all diseases. If you suffer from colds, the flu, and other infections frequently then you need to take foods that can help us to increase your immunity. Following are some of these foods:

1. Citrus Fruits:  Many people turn to  Vitamin C after they have caught a cold. Citrus fruits help us to build up our immune system. They help in increasing the production of white blood cells. WBCs are very helpful for fighting infections. The popular citrus fruits are --- grapefruit; oranges; lemons; limes, etc. We need daily Vitamin C since our body doesn’t produce or store it. 
2. Red Bell Peppers: Contrary to general belief, the red bell peppers contain almost 3 times as much vitamin C as compared to citrus fruits. Vitamin C is helpful to us for not only boosting our immune system but also very good for maintaining healthy skin. 
3. Broccoli: It has lots of vitamins and minerals in it. It has in it vitamins A, C, and E, as well as fiber and many other antioxidants. It is one of the healthiest vegetables. 
4. Garlic: Garlic is found in almost every cuisine in the world. It may slow down the hardening of the arteries. Its immune-boosting properties have a heavy concentration of sulfur-containing compounds such as allicin. 
5. Ginger: It helps in decreasing inflammation. It can help to reduce a sore throat and it may help with nausea as well. It can decrease chronic pain and even have cholesterol-lowering properties. 
6. Spinach:  It is not only rich in vitamin C but it is also packed with many antioxidants and beta carotene. This may increase the infection-fighting ability of the immune systems. It should be cooked as little as possible. 
7. Yogurt: It is a great source of Vitamin D. Vitamin D helps regulate the immune system and is thought to boost our body’s natural defenses against diseases. 
8. Almonds: It is rich in Vitamin E, and this vitamin is very effective against fighting colds. It is also a powerful antioxidant for a healthy immune system. 
9. Sunflower Seeds: These seeds are full of nutrients, which include phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamins B-6 and E. Vitamin E is very helpful for boosting our immunity. Sunflower seeds are also rich in selenium. 
10. Turmeric: It is a key ingredient in many curries. This spice has been used for years as an anti-inflammatory agent and is very helpful in treating many joint-related problems. It has high concentrations of curcumin which help in boosting immunity. 
11. Green Tea: Both green and black teas have a high content of flavonoids, a type of antioxidant. It excels in its levels of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which is a powerful antioxidant. EGCG has been shown to enhance immune function. 
12. Papaya: This food is loaded with vitamin C. They are rich in a digestive enzyme called papain that is known for its anti-inflammatory effects. This fruit has a good amount of potassium, magnesium, and folate. All these nutrients are very beneficial to your overall health. 

13.  Kiwi Fruits: These fruits are also very rich in essential nutrients, including folate, potassium, vitamin K and vitamin C. 

It boosts the white blood cells to boost fight infection. Its other nutrients keep the rest of the body functioning properly. 

14.  Chicken: If you are a non-vegetarian then the chicken is a good choice for enhancing immunity. It is rich in vitamin B-6. Vitamin B-6 is excellent for enhancing immunity in your body. 

Lifestyle Habits to Improve Immunity

1. Eat a balanced diet with whole fruits, vegetables, and proteins. Drink plenty of water. 
2. Quit smoking. 
3. Perform moderate regular exercise. 
4. Take sufficient sleep. 
5. Manage stress. 
6. Wash hands throughout the days. Nowadays it has become more important because of the pandemic Covid 19.

We need to enhance ourimmunity. Nowadays we are facing the pandemic Covid 19. To date, no proven treatment has been found out against this pandemic. There are many side effects of this disease also. The best way is to prevent ourselves from this pandemic. Now the vaccines are available for this disease. We at Kayasetu appeal to everybody to get themselves vaccinated against this disease.  

With the help of the above-mentioned foods, we can enhance our power of fighting diseases more effectively.