You are currently viewing 10 Healthy Foods To Boost Your Immune System In Face Of Coronavirus

10 Healthy Foods To Boost Your Immune System In Face Of Coronavirus

  • Post author:
  • Post category:Uncategorized
  • Post comments:0 Comments

With the spread of the Coronavirus, it is important to eat healthy food that can boost one’s immune system. It is said that people with a stronger immune system have better chances of surviving the virus than those with weaker Immune.

 

Here are 15 healthy with essential nutrients and vitamins that can boost your immune system in the face of Coronavirus.

1. Vitamin C

15 Healthy Foods To Boost Your Immune System In Face Of Coronavirus
Photo: Wikipedia

 

Vitamin C builds the immune system. Vitamin C in the body to increase the production of white blood cells, which in turn fights infections.

Popular citrus fruits include:

 

  • Grapefruit
  • Oranges
  • Tangerines
  • Lemons
  • LImes
  • Clementines

2. Red bell peppers

15 Healthy Foods To Boost Your Immune System In Face Of Coronavirus
Photo: Masterclass.

 

Red bell pepper contains twice as much Vitamin C as citrus. They are also a rich source of beta carotene. Besides improving your immune system, and helps to keep your eyes and skin healthy.

3. Broccoli

15 Healthy Foods To Boost Your Immune System In Face Of Coronavirus
Photo: Jessica Gavin

 

Broccoli has a high content of Vitamins and Minerals. Packed with vitamins A, C, and E, as well as many other antioxidants and fibre. Broccoli is one of the healthiest vegetables you can put on your table. The key to keeping its power intact is to cook on low heat.

4. Garlic

15 Healthy Foods To Boost Your Immune System In Face Of Coronavirus
Photo: WebMD.

Garlic is just more than a spice found in the kitchen used for cooking dishes.  Its value also adds in fighting infections.  Garlic may also help lower blood pressure. Garlic contains a high level of sulfur compounds called allicin that boosts the immune.

5. Ginger

15 Healthy Foods To Boost Your Immune System In Face Of Coronavirus
Photo: Medical News Today

Ginger is another ingredient found in kitchens all over the world. It may help decrease inflammation, which can help reduce a sore throat and other inflammatory illnesses

It also helps decrease nausea. Ginger may help decrease chronic pain and may possess cholesterol-lowering properties.

6. Spinach

15 Healthy Foods To Boost Your Immune System In Face Of Coronavirus
Photo: Dr Well.

Spinach is a vegetable packed with numerous antioxidants and beta carotene, which may increase the infection-fighting ability of our immune systems.

 

Similar to broccoli, spinach is healthiest when it’s cooked as little as possible so that it retains its nutrients. However, light cooking enhances its vitamin A and allows other nutrients to be released from oxalic acid.

7. Yoghurt

Photo: Medical News Today.

Yoghurt stimulates your immune system to help fight diseases. Try to get plain yoghurts rather than the kinds that are preflavored and loaded with sugar. You can sweeten plain yoghurt yourself with healthy fruits and a drizzle of honey instead.

 

Yoghurt can also be a great source of vitamin D, so try to select brands fortified with vitamin D. Vitamin D regulates the immune system and boosts our body’s natural defences against diseases.

Also read:
– Coronavirus Update: Nigeria Confirms 5 More Cases Of Coronavirus
– Blacks Don’t ?? Hollywood Actor Idris Elba Tests Positive For Coronavirus
– Coronavirus Update: Lagos State Releases 179 Quarantined People For Not Showing Symptoms

8. Almonds

Photo: Phys.org

Almonds contain Vitamin E which helps improve the immune system. It’s a fat-soluble vitamin.  This means it requires the presence of fat to be absorbed properly.

 

Nuts, such as almonds, are packed with the vitamin and also have healthy fats.

9. Turmeric

Photo: Medical News Today.

 

Over the years, people have used this bright yellow, bitter spice as an anti-inflammatory to treat both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. High level of curcumin, which gives turmeric its colour, can help decrease exercise-induced muscle damage.

10. Green tea

Photo: Parade

 

Both green and black teas contain an antioxidant called flavonoids.  Where green tea really excels is in its levels of epigallocatechin gallate, or EGCG, another powerful antioxidant. EGCG has also shown that it enhances immune function.

 

For your daily dose of tech, lifestyle and trending content, make sure to follow Plat4om on Twitter @Plat4omLive, on Instagram @Plat4om, on LinkedIn at Plat4om, and on Facebook at Plat4om. You can also email us at info@plat4om.com. Finally, don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel HERE.

Leave a Reply