Chennai: As people across India battle a second, deadlier wave of Covid-19, it has become even more crucial to pay special attention towards preserving one’s good health.
While we are all doing our best to adapt to the new lockdown restrictions by practicing social distancing and sanitation, immunity is still our best line of defence against the virus.
So how should one strengthen their immunity at a time like this? The answer is simple. Eat the right food.
Good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle have always been important, but more so now, because a nutrient-rich diet can help in supporting a strong immune system. Here are three foods that boost your immunity and are suited for Indian summers as well.
According to RitikaSamaddar, regional head, dietetics, Max Healthcare, Delhi, ‘Chilled, flavoured yogurt is an excellent way to beat the heat this year! Yogurt is rich in probiotics which are microorganisms that are known to be good for a person’s gut and help strengthen the immune system. Eating yogurt every day can increase the level of good bacteria in a person’s gut and can improve the first line of defence against pathogens.’
She says a good food that can easily be incorporated in a person’s diet is almonds. They are nutrient rich, are known for their satiating properties and make for a healthy and tasty snack. Additionally, they contain several nutrients that are known to aid positively in strengthening immunity.
Raw mangoes are rich in Vitamin A which is known to enhance immunity, as well as Vitamin C which helps boost the function of phagocytes which are cells in the body that destroy harmful bacteria.