New Delhi: It is our immunity that protects us from viruses and foreign invaders of our body that try to infect us. Especially in the times of Covid-19, it has become very important for us to boost our immunity from within to fight the deadly virus. Here are some food items that you can stack in your shelves to improve your immunity:
Papaya:
This fruit is rich in vitamin A, B, C, and K. It is an excellent immunity booster and keeps your heart healthy. Raw papaya pulp contains 88 per cent water and 11 per cent carbohydrates. Papaya fruits provide 43 kilocalories. Papaya leaves can also be used for the treatment of Malaria, Abortifacient and Purgative.
Almonds:
Almonds are rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fiber, so there are a number of health benefits of consuming these nuts. Almonds are a good source of calcium and antioxidants as well. Consuming almonds daily will surely improve your health as they are also high in Vitamin E, which helps to support the pulmonary immune system.
Ginger:
Ginger helps in decreasing inflammation and in dealing with stomach issues amongst other things. Ginger can also be used for medicinal purposes because of its rich nutritional properties. It also has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help in fighting infections. It contains vitamin B6 and minerals like magnesium and manganese. Raw ginger has around 79 per cent water, 18 per cent carbohydrates, 2 per cent protein and and 1 per cent fat.
Green Tea:
Green tea is filled with nutrients and antioxidants properties. It also keeps your blood sugar level in control and also improves your metabolism rate. Green tea contains amino acid, vitamin C, vitamin B2 and vitamin E. It also contains minerals such as potassium, calcium, phosphorus, manganese etc.
Broccoli:
Broccoli is a stock house of vitamins and minerals. This vegetable is also rich in fiber and antioxidants. Broccoli contains many nutrients, including fiber, iron, potassium, and vitamin K.
Turmeric:
You can never go wrong with Haldi. These roots are extremely beneficial in boosting immunity. Turmeric contained 3-5 per cent of curcumin, a photo-derivative, which contains healing properties. It also has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Spinach:
Packed with numerous antioxidants and beta carotene which increase the infection-fighting ability of the immune system. It contains a high amount of vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin E which help to prevent infection and fill up blood cells to give a boost to the immune system.
Citrus fruits:
Consuming citrus fruits containing vitamin C is immensely good for our health and our immune system. It produces white blood cells, which are necessary to fight infection. Some popular varieties of citrus fruits are sweet oranges, lemons, grapefruit, lime etc.
