Immunity building foods

How are immunity and foods related?

One answer: Antioxidants!

What are antioxidants?

Antioxidants are free radical scavengers. Free radicals are formed as byproducts of various reactions taking place inside the body. Free radicals are harmful for us. Antioxidants help us fight diseases.

What are different types of antioxidants?

Vitamin A, C and E are powerful antioxidants.

Vitamin A rich foods :

• Yellow, orange, red coloured fruits and vegetables
• Milk and milk products

Vitamin C rich foods:

• Kiwi
• Mango 
• Papaya
• Amla
• Guava
• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Lemon
• Oranges
• Tomatoes
• Broccoli
• Pineapple
• Papaya
• Watermelon

VITAMIN E RICH FOODS :

• Almonds
• Walnuts
• Peanuts 
• Sunflower seeds

Immunity booster foods in general

As a rule of thumb, following foods will help you boost immune system over time. Or as they're normall called: immuno booster!

• Citrus fruits
• Almonds
• Bell peppers
• Turmeric
• Broccoli
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Amla
• Curd
• Blueberries
• Spinach
• Watermelon

Immunituy Boosting drinks

Not only foods, but few of the common drinks/ smoothies also help in giving the right immunity power to us.

• Strawberry kiwi mint juice
• Watermelon slush
• Green tea
• Chamomile tea
• Apple carrot orange juice
• Tomato juice
• Turmeric ginger tea
• Lemon honey drink
• Spinach apple lemon juice

General immunity boosting tips:

In general, we beleieve there are basic, but solid foundation steps that everyone can take to increase immunity:

• Eat fruits and vegetables in abundance.
• Eat almonds/walnuts daily
• Maintain good mental health.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol.
• Make one immunity boosting beverage daily
• Maintain good personal hygiene!

We are very open to suggestions and improvements. Hence we believe in feedback, so if you've nay, do pass onto us! 

By the way, have a look at our immunity booster diet plans. Our dieticians work closely with you to understand your current situations - deficiencies, blood count and go through details of your diet and medical history. Based on these, we give you weekly diet plans that help you improve your immune system and become healthy!

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