Immunity plays an important role to be a healthy body. A body is more susceptible to the infection if there is deficiency of various vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.
White blood cell in humans are the body's natural defense shield against every type of infection, and are part of the important functions of the immune system.
We should have to take enough protein. It is an important ingredient in making white blood cells.
Proteins can be obtained from eggs, milk and different types of fruits & vegetables.
In any case good hygiene is far more important to prevent from the viral disease. Generally for healthy immune system you need healthy diet.
Some nutrients plays an important role to boost the immune system, including the antioxidants, Vitamin E & Vitamin C.
But that does not mean that immune system will be boost up by eating more than the recommended dose.
Some important keys which are helpful to keeping your body’s immune defenses at their best i.e., eat recommended amounts of fruits & vegetables, washing your hands frequently and get enough sleep at night.
As we all know that a new virus (coronavirus) spreads across the country and the world, so you might be thinking about how to stop the virus.
So you should consume enough amount of vitamin C as well as follow hygiene measures like proper hand washing.
Some fruits which are very helpful to boost the immunity –
Citrus fruit (Orange) – Oranges are full of vitamin C. Vitamin C is helpful to increase the production of white blood cells. It has the ability to fighting infection.
Some other citrus fruits are grapefruit, tangerines, lemons, lime etc.
Papaya – Papaya is also loaded with vitamin C. Digestive enzyme “papain” found in papaya that has anti-inflammatory effects.
Kiwi – Kiwi is full of essential nutrients, including folate, potassium, vitamin K and vitamin C. These nutrients are helpful to your body functioning properly.
Aonla – Aonla is also one of the best source of vitamin C and is very useful to boost the immunity. Aonla also having medicinal value.
Some vegetables which are helpful to boost the immunity –
Broccoli – Broccoli is fully loaded with vitamins and minerals. Broccoli is one of the healthiest vegetables you can put on your diet because it is loaded with vitamin A, C & E as well as many other antioxidants and fiber.
Garlic – Garlic has been used as a flavor booster & it is highly valued for its numerous health benefiting properties.
It has anti-bacterial & anti-fungal properties because of the presence of sulphur-containing compound Allicin found in fresh, crushed garlic.
Spinach – Spinach is not only rich in vitamin C but also loaded with numerous antioxidants and beta carotene, which may increase the infection fighting ability of immune system.
Tomato – It has high concentration of vitamin C. One medium tomato contains more than 16 mg of vitamin C.
Ginger – Ginger has many health benefits, including improving digestion, blood sugar level and harmful cholesterol level.
Ginger may also help decrease nausea. That’s why ginger has many medicinal value.
