Ways to boost your immune system: In this episode, Desi~licious RD, Shahzadi, discusses what some ways to boost your immune system are. Many of you have sent questions about specific immunity boosting foods. Shahzadi shares evidence-based information on the topic of food and immunity and discusses tips, foods and habits to keep your immune system in fighting shape.
While there are currently no vaccines, medication or treatment to flatten the curve, there are standard precautions to prevent the infection from spreading. These are officially set by the World Health Organisation, health officials and government bodies across the globe. The guidelines include basic hygiene practices such as frequent hand washing, covering mouth and nose while coughing and sneezing, and adequately cooking food such as meat and eggs. It is also advisable to avoid or limit close contact with those suffering from respiratory diseases. However, we can stay healthy and increase our fighting chances by eating a balanced diet and practicing healthy lifestyle behaviours for immune support.
Foods to boost the immune system
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is said to increase the production of white blood cells – the key to fighting infections. Since the human body doesn’t produce or store this nutrient naturally, vitamin C should be part of individual diets through foods for continued health. It shouldn’t just be a once-a-week occurrence! Some foods rich in vitamin C are acerola cherries, guava, peppers, strawberries, Brussels sprouts, kale, parsley and thyme. You can find a vitamin C food list on the blog.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A is fat-soluble and plays an essential role in maintaining vision, body growth, immune function and reproductive health. It is easy to consume vitamin A rich foods by including them in our daily diet. Some foods rich in vitamin A and help to build a strong immune system are turkey and chicken liver, canned pumpkin, carrots, baked potatoes and cooked spinach. You can find a vitamin A food list on the blog.
Zinc
Zinc is essential for good health and a strong immune system. Fun fact: Zinc is required for over 300 enzymes to function in the human body properly! This makes it super significant, especially since items such as oysters contain more zinc per serving than any other food. Some zinc-rich foods that are important for consumption are legumes, nuts and seeds, fortified grains and dairy.
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