Before knowing about immunity boosting foods let's have a look upon meaning of immunity.
Immunity is the ability of body that protects us from infections caused by pathogens such as Viruses, Bacteria and Parasites.
Our immune system is made of cells, tissues and organs.
Every one is more health conscious right now in this corona virus pandemic. Strong immune system builds a healthy and fit personality which is well known to us. Herbs are very beneficial for keeping our immune power strong and their main advantage is they are free from any kind of side effects.
Here are some immunity boosting herbs to build healthy and fit personality
✴️Moringa leaves/drumstick leaves:
Drumstick/Moringa leaves contain 7 times more vitamin C content than oranges & 15 times more potassium than banana. vitamin A & vitamin E are also abundantly available in Moringa leaves.
The gut is main shelter for number of pathogens and the vitamin A is the main key ingredient to maintain gut health, where as vitamin E promotes production of antibodies resulting in a strong immune system.
✴️ Giloy (well known as 'Amrita' in Ayurveda) :
Giloy is heart leaved climbing herb also called as 'guduchi', it has been used since ages as traditional medicine.
Because of its anti-pyretic and anti-oxidant properties giloy is used to treat or to reduce chronic fever, common cold by boosting our immunity.
It is also very beneficial in blood purification, removing toxins from body , controlling blood sugar level, improving digestion and reducing mental stress & anxiety.
✴️ Tulsi:
Tulsi is an aromatic herb called as basil,consists abundant amount of antioxidants,vitamin A vitamin C & vitamin K and minerals like calcium,iron, potassium & magnesium providing a boost to immune system and thus helps to fight against infectious pathogens.
It reduces fever, cough, cold,pain, stress & blood pressure. Also useful in controlling diabetes, kidney stone formation & gouty arthritis.
✴️ Turmeric:
Turmeric contains a main compound called 'curcumin' which has potential to boost immunity.
Its antiseptic,anti-inflammatory, anti- microbial and anti-oxidant properties uplift the immunity level to peak level.
*Turmeric milk(Haldi wala doodh):-
- Boil 2 cups of milk on stove
- Add 1 teaspoon of fresh turmeric powder and stir it well
- After pouring into another container add honey as per your taste and requirement
✴️Neem:
This bitter plant is well known as 'miraculous herb' because of its anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties. It purifies blood by flushing away toxins and strengthens immunity.
It is also effective in treating infections, skin problems, respiratory problems, cough and cold.
5 immunity boosting dry fruits.
Dry fruits are the foods which can be consumed anytime easily and can be added in various dishes to enhance their taste & flavour and can be used for garnishing purpose. Because of their taste and more abundant nutritional qualities these are one of the most liked foods by everyone. Let's have a look upon 5 delicious dry fruits one by one.
1) Almond:
*Nutritional composition-
Fibre, vitamin A ,vitamin K, vitamin C ,vitamin A & other vitamins, proteins, healthy fats and minerals like iron, zinc, calcium potassium, magnesium, Phosphorus etc.
*Health benefits-
Good for heart health, controls blood sugar level, lowers cholesterol, digestion friendly, manages hair and skin health, useful in weight loss. Power house of anti-oxidants so boosts immune power.
2) Date:
*Nutritional composition-
Vitamins like C, A, K & B6. Composed of fibre, healthy carbohydrate for energy, proteins, minerals like calcium for strong bones, magnesium, potassium, copper & manganese. Dates are free from bad cholesterol and fats.
*Health benefits-
Maintains bone health, helpful in digestion & maintaining gut health, useful in managing healthy weight, very beneficial in maintaining brain health, heart health & sexual health. One of the the best sources of nutrients for treating anaemia.
3) Walnut:
*Nutritional composition-
Filled with antioxidants & Omega 3 fatty acids, rich in B vitamins like B1,B2,B3,B5,B6,B9 and other vitamins like vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin E, biotin. Minerals like sodium, calcium, magnesium, Phosphorus, potassium, iron, zinc, copper etc.
*Health benefits-
It is one of the super foods for brain. Very beneficial for skin & hair. Prevents cancer, aids in building strengthened immune system and nervous system.
4) Cashew nut:
*Nutritional composition-
Copper & zinc contribute in developing immune system. Saturated fats, proteins, vitamin C, vitamin B, fibre, oxalate (organic acid) and minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, sodium etc
*Health benefits-
Beneficial for heart health, avoids diseases related to blood, improves skin & hair quality, protects our eyes from harmful radiations, decreases digestive related diseases and aids in digestion. Promotes in strengthening immune power.
5) Apricot:
* Nutritional composition-
Good of antioxidants, filled with dietary fibre, vitamin C vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin E, chlorogenic acids, beta carotene and minerals like iron, zinc, copper, potassium, manganese etc.
* Health benefits-
Beneficial in heart problems, improves digestion, reduces constipation, acts as anti inflammatory agent, improves skin & eye health, controls diabetes, beneficial in keeping liver healthy, helpful in fighting against pathogens.
5 immunity boosting fruits.
1) Orange:
*Nutritional composition-
Protein called isolectin, hydraulic amino acid, healthy plant based natural sugars, healthy fats (both saturated and unsaturated). It is powerhouse of various vitamins like vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin C, various B vitamins like B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B,6 B9 and minerals like iron, zinc, cooper, calcium, potassium, magnesium etc.
* Health benefits-
Because of its anti-oxidant properties it cures fever,cough,common cold. Maintains gut health, prevents ulcers, flush out harmful toxins. Beneficial in treating cancer, heart problems, kidney stones and skin problems. Controls blood sugar level and minimise hair fall.
2) Papaya:
*Nutritional composition-
papaya is the powerhouse of various vitamins like vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B, vitamin A and vitamin K. Proteins, carotenoids, dietary fibre, folate, healthy fat ( both saturated and unsaturated) & minerals like calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, Phosphorous, sodium, potassium etc.
* Health benefits-
Boosts immune power, helps in fighting against pathogens & carcinogens. Enhance skin health, hair quality, eye health and liver health. Effective in digestion, minimises constipation, reduces inflammation & menstrual pain. Good for kidney, heart, brain and weight loss.
3) Blueberries:
*Nutritional composition-
Soluble & dietary fibre, healthy fat (both saturated and unsaturated), beta carotene, natural sugars like fructose, glucose & sucrose. Vitamins like vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B6, folate, thiamine and minerals like zinc, calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper, manganese etc.
* Health benefits-
Very beneficial in regulating blood sugar level and diabetes. Good for brain health, bone health, skin health, cardiac health, gut health. Useful in flushing away toxins, reduce inflammation and minimise constipation.
4) Guava:
*Nutritional composition-
Vitamin C (228 mg/100), Beta carotene, lycopene, niacin, folate, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin K, various B vitamins, thiamine,pepsin,diatase and minerals like calcium, zinc, selenium, potassium, sodium etc.
* Health benefits-
Very effective in absorption of minerals & nutrients, gives relief from constipation. Good for eye health, heart health & gut health. It's one of the best immune power boosters and stress relaxants. It has incredible benifits in digestion.
5) Kiwi fruit:
* Nutritional composition-
One of the rich sources of potassium, filled with other minerals like zinc, iron, calcium, phosphorus & magnesium. Dietary fibre, anti-oxidants, carotenoids, proteins, healthy fats and sugars. It is one of the power houses of vitamin C and also includes other vitamins like vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin E and different B vitamins like B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9.
* Health benefits-
Very beneficial for better sleep, one of the best immune power boosters, fights against pathogens & carcinogens, regulates platelet count, promotes production of collagen, beneficial during pregnancy. Healthy for eye health, heart health,skin health, hair health and brain health. Minimise constipation, asthma and high blood pressure.
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