8 Ways to Strengthen the Immune System Against Coronavirus

 8 Ways to Strengthen the Immune System Against Coronavirus

Care should be taken to eat a variety of

     Immune-boosting nutrition begins with a balanced diet first. It should be fed adequately from 4 food groups.These; milk and its products are meat group, fruit and vegetable group and cereals. These groups are very successful in dealing with the most suitable foods. A variety of colorful vegetables and fruits, vegetables are precious as we said.

     You should include all vegetables and fruits in your diet, especially onion, garlic, cabbage, cruciferous vegetables, broccoli, pomegranate, orange and avocado.The ability of vegetables and fruits to help probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria in our gut, to proliferate also strengthens our defense system. To increase the number of probiotics, you can use fermented products such as yoghurt, kefir, pickles, vinegar and probiotic-prebiotic supplements, if your doctor and dietician deems appropriate.

Attention should be paid to the consumption of sugar and carbohydrates

     It is simple in carbohydrates, that is, we do not need foods made with table sugar and sugar, but also suppresses our immune system. Therefore, we should prefer complex carbohydrates, i.e. uncoated, whole grains, crusty cereals. For example, whole wheat bread, oats and bulgur.

Protein intake should be kept adequately

     The antibodies secreted by the immune system are proteins. You should keep your protein intake adequate. Meat, chicken, fish, turkey, eggs, dairy products, pulses contain protein. It also helps us to increase our zinc mineral resistance in this group.

3 servings of fish should be consumed per week

     Omega 3 fatty acids also play an important role in strengthening our immune system. It is also found in semizode and walnuts, especially fish. Your fish consumption should be in the grill or oven. We recommend 3 servings per week. If you can't consume it, you can consume fish oil capsules in consultation with your doctor or dietitian.

Turmeric consumption activates the immune system

     Turmeric is one of the most studyed plants in recent times. We know it activates the immune system. You can use it in your soups with pepper as a spice. You can also take advantage of sugar-free lozenges containing turmeric and ginger.

Oilseeds should be added to the diet

     Walnuts, nuts and almonds from oilseeds are useful in terms of vitamin E, vegetable fatty acid and various mineral content. Especially olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oils are powerful antioxidants as a type of fat.

Attention should be paid to vitamin D

     Take advantage of the sun to increase your vitamin D levels. Use your supplements if necessary with the recommendation of a doctor.

Plenty of water must be consumed

     Abundant water consumption is important for purging toxins in the body and revitalizing metabolism.

Sample recipe: Herbal tea to increase body resistance

     As sample herbal tea that will increase your body resistance; You can consume 2 cups a day by mixing green tea+ sage+ 1 teaspoon of natural honey. Linden, fennel, ginger, rosehip teas can also be recommended. This herbal tea is not recommended for pregnant, pacifier and drug users.

Sample recipe: Salad recipe with Plenty of Antioxidants

• Purslane
• Boiled chickpeas / med beans
• Dried tomatoes
• Red capiya pepper
• Boiled buckwheat
• Walnut
• Carrot
• Red beet
• Pomegranate grains
• Lemon/ vinegar
• Olive oil

You can mix the above ingredients together and sweeten them by adding olive oil, vinegar or lemon. The quantity of materials is not significant, it can be increased and reduced on demand.