How to boost immunity amidst COVID-19? Add these 7 food staples to your diet
With the sudden rise of Covid cases in India, it is necessary to boost your immunity.
FollowTo prevent from getting affected by the COVID-19, you should have a strong immunity system. Even though there's no guarantee that immunity will protect you from coronavirus, there's no harm in trying. Here's a list of food staples that you should add to your diet to fight COVID-19, apart from using masks, social distancing and sanitiser.
Seasonal and citrus fruits
You must add fruits to your diet. Citrus fruits, including orange, lemons, grapefruits, are rich in Vitamin C, and it helps to build white blood cells. Regular consumption of these fruits may strengthen your immune system.
Antioxidant induced food
Onion, garlic, ginger, carrot are rich in antioxidants which will help you to boost your immunity system. These food items also consist of Vit C, Vit B and Vit E. You can eat them cooked or as it is.
Green tea
After waking up every day, drink a cup of green tea. It will help boost immunity as well as it will to keep your weight in check.
Broccoli
Broccoli is one of the most nutritious green veggies with loads of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and vitamin E. It is also rich in fibre and antioxidants. This is great in boosting immunity.
Ghee
We might think that ghee will make you gain weight, but on the contrary, it is rich in vitamin A, K, E and Omegas along with fat and fatty acid butyrate, which helps in maintaining a healthy digestive system.
Fermented food
Yoghurt, pickles or any kind of fermented food helps to keep your stomach healthy.
Turmeric
You can make a smooth drink with turmeric, black pepper, coconut milk and have it to protect yourself from the virus.
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