CORONAVIRUS AND FOOD

 Hello readers,

Today I am going to talk about measures that we can take for boosting our immunity which can help us prevent the deadly infection.

A gigantic global challenge is the latest and continuing epidemic of coronavirus disease (COVID‐19). The epidemic, which first occurred in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, and then quickly spread to other provinces and more than 200 countries abroad, has been identified by the World Health Organization as a global pandemic.

Those with weakened immune systems and/or respiratory, metabolic, or heart issues are more vulnerable to infection and are at greater risk of severe illness or even death. The goal of this review was to report important functional food plants with immuno modulating and anti-viral properties.

BELOW ARE THE FOLLOWING MEASURES THAT WILL HELP YOU TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY AGAINST DEADLY VIRUS

• UPGRADE YOUR DIET

The diet you consume plays a vital role in deciding your general health and immunity. Eat low carbohydrate diets to help regulate high blood sugar and blood pressure. A low-carb diet will help to slow down diabetes and concentrate on a protein-rich diet to keep you in good health. And regularly eat vegetables and fruit rich in beta carotene, ascorbic acid, and other essential vitamins.

Some natural immune supplements include ginger, gooseberries (amla), and turmeric. Any of these superfoods are popular ingredients for Indian dishes and snacks. There are a variety of herbs that help improve immunity, such as garlic, Basel leaves, and black cumin. Some seeds and nuts, such as sunflower seeds, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, and melon seeds, are excellent sources of protein and vitamin E.

• DONT SACRIFICE ON SLEEP

Healthy sleep time for 7-8 hours is the perfect way to help your body develop immunity; insufficient sleep makes you exhausted and impairs your brain function. Lack of sleep will keep the body from sleeping, and this will hinder other body processes that will have a significant effect on the immunity. Lack of sleep adversely affects the efficacy of the influenza vaccine.

• DONT FORGET TO EXERCISE

A HEALTHY DIET workout regimen should follow. Try to work out regularly; even moderate activity can go a long way to removing the body's toxins. Depending on the endurance, activity is advised for 30 to 45 minutes. If you haven't ever begun exercising, then it's a fine idea to start. Regular exercise boosts metabolism and has a strong link with body immunity.

• STAY QUENCHED

Hydration doesn't inherently shield you from germs and viruses, however avoiding dehydration is crucial for your overall health. To prevent dehydration, water is recommended since it is free of calories, additives, and sugar.

You can drink when you are thirsty, and avoid when you are no longer thirsty, as a general rule. You may need more water while you are doing a heavy activity, working outdoors, or living in a hot environment.

It is important to remember that older adults tend to lose the desire to drink because their bodies do not properly signify hunger. Older people even though they don't feel tired tend to drink daily.

CONCLUSION

You will have to make some improvements in lifestyle and diet to improve your immune system. These involve reducing food consumption, keeping hydrated, daily exercise, having enough sleep, and controlling stress levels.

While none of these recommendations will eliminate COVID-19, they can improve the defenses against harmful pathogens in your body.