I love wearing Indian ethnic wear on special occasions or festivals. A Saree is one of my favourite ethnic attire to wear during Puja or family get-togethers. Again in sarees, I have a soft corner for handloom sarees. The beauty and feel of these handwoven slow crafted sarees are truly mesmerizing. It was Durga Puja time and Diwali is also approaching in few days, hence I thought to buy a beautiful handloom saree to celebrate all these festivals with extra joy. Huts and Looms Tissue Silk Saree In case you are wondering what a handloom saree is, then let me tell you in brief. Handlooms are basically handwoven fabrics made on a weaving machine called a loom. Hence, the name comes from HandLoom. It is a slow-crafted process, as it needs the utmost patience, creativity, and physical strength to create a masterpiece. Handloom sarees are generally priced because of this reason. I feel every woman looks graceful, powerful and amazing in a saree. Handloom sarees are representing our cultur
Right nutrition plays an important role in health system. Social distancing, washing hands, wearing masks, gloves can avoid the infection of Covid-19 , but healthy immune system plays a great role in defending the deadly Corona Virus .
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| Food that Boosts the Immune System |
According to current scenario choosing right food is more necessary than any other thing . While the whole world is busy taking precautions and stress because of this pandemic ,we somehow are ignoring the fact to strengthening our immune system . A strong and healthy immune system can defeat any kind of outside virus or bacteria easily. Everyone need to understand this truth and maintain a proper and healthy nutritious diet .
So here I am sharing few food categories which are good to boost up our immune system ..
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1. Food Rich in Vitamin C
Vitamin C plays an important role in boosting up immune system of body. Even now doctors and WHO also recommend the same . All kinds of citrus fruits like lemon, guava, orange, amla, mausambi , berries are rich in vitamin C. Add all kinds of colourful veggies to your meal. Add basil leaves, spirulina , neem, green tea to your diet. Except all these you can have vitamin C supplements also.
2. Food Rich in Anti-oxidants :
We should include food rich in anti-oxidants at least once in a meal of the day. Super foods like onion, ginger, garlic, berries, carrot , pumpkins are full of antioxidants and helps in building a better immune system. All these have also contain vitamin B, C and E which helps to get rid of any kind of infections.
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3. Have the goodness of Turmeric :
Turmeric is again a super food and well-known for its Ayurveda properties . It is really beneficial for our health as well as skin. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties which is best to improve the immune system. You can add turmeric and black pepper to your daily diet. You can also have turmeric with warm milk , water or as it is too.
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4. Coconut Oil :
Coconut oil has anti-viral properties which is helpful to fight against variety of viruses and bacteria . You can just start your day with 1-2 spoons organic coconut oil . This helps in reducing inflammation.
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5. Eat Fermented Food :
Fermented food helps in the growth of good bacteria in your gut and with high level of good bacteria our immune system becomes strong . Yogurt , home made pickles ,etc. are comes under fermented food.
6. Prebiotic Food :
Flax seeds, chia seeds , apples, oatmeal, barley , potato, banana , kiwi comes under prebiotic food . Sch food promote the growth of good bacteria in the gut and help in good digestion. Overall good digestive system and good bacteria helps to improve the immune system .
All are these helps to improve the immune system . Along with these food categories we have to follow a good lifestyle too. Sound sleep, exercise, meditation, yoga, positive thinking also help you to stay healthy from inside and happy from outside .
Stay home and stay safe..
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This is exactly what we all need to know and follow. Great captures of the must and these natural foods are what really help us finally
ReplyDeleteGood to know we consume all of the above and more. Slowly I think people are getting aware of their food habits which is a good thing.
ReplyDeletethis is such an important read to boost immunity during such times.
ReplyDeleteThis is really a good list. It is important to increase the immunity currently. I do take supplements for some of these as I can have all kinds of food everyday.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the wonderful post, as always! Your recommendations about food that boosts the immune system are so on point. In summers, I do make a point to eat fermented food like yogurts and homemade pickles to increase immunity.
ReplyDeleteI think in the present situation it is really important and necessary to built our immunity system. We should start eating the good and healthy food. Thanks for this informative and useful article.
ReplyDeleteThis is such an informative article. Thanks for sharing immunity boosting foods. A strong immune system always helps a person stay healthy by fighting off bacteria and viruses. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this post. It is so much needed in the present situation.
ReplyDeleteBoosting immunity is of utmost importance right now... Thank you for sharing this post... I will share this with my friends!
ReplyDeleteWe all should eat food that boosts our immunity. Your list is great and good to follow. Great post.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the wonderful post the post is need of the hour
ReplyDeleteEating food that helps build immunity is very important specially at times like this. Thankfully most of the food items from the above mentioned list are consumed at my home n I feel good about it.
ReplyDeleteI never knew fermented food immunes our system. This is such an informative blog.
ReplyDeleteThis is exactly what we all need to know. We should start eating the healthy food which boost our immunity. Thanks for this informative and useful article.
ReplyDeleteWe need to have a strong health to face any kind of situation. And when food have a direct connection with our health then we should not neglect it. I am happy that we have all of these in our daily diet.
ReplyDeleteThis Pandemic had reiterated one thing, we have to keep our Immunity up to fight of any virus or diseases. Eating Immunity boosting foods is the only way to build up our defenses. You've shared a list of foods that we eat almost everyday and if we don't it's time to incorporate them into our diet.
ReplyDeleteTurmeric milk and yougurt are a must for us. We also try to keep adding the other sources of nutrition and immunity builders to our diet. A worthy article to rethink on food habits for kids.
ReplyDeleteTurmeric, cumin and yogurt are a part of every Indian kitchen I am sure. Given the current situation I am sure, this list will be a handy guide for many of us. Thank you for sharing this with us.
ReplyDeleteWow great list of immunity boosting foods, specially during this critical time. I did not know that coconut oil is one of immune boosting food, thanks for sharing, will try to include in my family's daily diet.
ReplyDeleteThis is very informative post for all of us. And at this time of coronavirus, we all should build our immune system strong and make this as a routine of healthy living.
ReplyDeleteAmazing that we're taught to eat foods that are rich in vitamins, antioxidants and other minerals right from our childhood. Good list of immunity boosting foods.
ReplyDeleteThe right food helps in making us healthy.All food you mentioned are luckily part of our regular diet as Indians.A very helpful list for many
ReplyDeleteA very informative and a post worth sharing with loved ones. Currently we all need to make certain lifestyle changes to improve immunity.
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This is much-needed post as we all are facing a tough time due to COVID 19. Boosting immunity is the only solution that can help to keep this infection at bay.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know fermented food is good for immunity building. Good to know that as we have a lot of fermented food in form of idli dosa regularly.
ReplyDeleteYes you are right dear, we need a healthy and strong immune system to fight off any virus or bacteria especially during the current pandemic. Thanks for sharing these super foods to boost immunity.
ReplyDeleteGreat post. The only way to deal with current times is to boost up our immunity. I do include turmeric, yogurt, vitamin c in our diet. Will include the other things too you have mentioned here.
ReplyDeleteTurmeric is something I am using so much and loved the list which adds value and give best to out body system
ReplyDeleteDuring these pandamic time, we need too boost our immune system, i am glad you highlighted the natural way to boost immunity, moreover these are tried and tested methods
ReplyDeleteduring these times of pandemic, these are some tried and tested methods to boost immunity and i am glad you highlighted these natural way to boost immunity
ReplyDeleteAnd right now it is the best time to have more of these immunity boosting food. You have mentioned some really good pointers here.
ReplyDeleteMy brother has immunity issues since childhood so taking probiotics helped him to have a stronger immunity over the time. Also the other recommendations are necessary too for balanced diet.
ReplyDeletethis reminder post has come at such right time dear. thanks a lot for sharing about these foods buddy
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