WE ARE WHAT WE EAT

Due to the impact of coronavirus, many people have started focusing on their health. But it’s also true that the mindset of having a healthy lifestyle should not come up when it’s felt to be in danger. All parts of our body have broken and recovered/replaced, which means that what we eat has a significant impact on our body. But isn’t a healthy lifestyle expensive? Will it take away a lot of time? The common questions that may arise to every person’s mind. Well, having a healthy diet will do most of the work in enhancing our immune system. Let me show you some of the most commonly used food items you should include in your everyday diet.

1) Orange.

When it comes to leading a healthy life, nothing comes before the citrus fruits. With a massive amount of Vitamin C, oranges deal with providing an immense amount of production of the white blood cells, which helps fight infections. Also, the sweetness is the icing on the cake.

2) Red bell pepper.

For those who think citrus fruits are most beneficial in boosting your immune system, they should try to add some spice to their diets. Ounce for Ounce, red bell peppers contains almost three times as much Vitamin C as a Florida orange. A rich source of Vitamin A would also help in keeping your eyes and skin healthy as well.

3) Broccoli.

Who doesn’t want to add some protein to their diet? After all, a physically fit body is every person’s dream. But what if it can happen without a protein shake or by leading a vegan life as well. Broccoli is highly charged with vitamins, minerals, and protein, making it one of the healthiest vegetables to add to your diet. Not only providing a massive amount of fibers and antioxidants to your body, but it also helps in speedy recovery of your muscles after a quick workout as well.

4) Garlic.

A ‘tadka’ or ‘tempering’ to your food often makes it more delicious. But more than that, it even helps in fighting infections as well. Due to its ability to slow down the hardening of arteries and helping in lower blood pressure, garlic should be a sure shot item to your daily meals. Its immune-boosting properties come from a heavy concentration of sulfur-containing compounds, such as allicin.

5) Ginger.

Hey, hey! Some great news to our tea lovers. The fresh smell, while adding ginger to your tea, brings joy to your face, and has some health benefits. A standard home remedy for the prevention of colds and other illnesses is that the supplements containing allicin help maintain proper body temperature.

6) Spinach.

Going back to the ’90s when spinach was children’s favorite due to the cartoon named ‘Popeye,’ the demand for it was progressively high. Due to its richness in Vitamin C and numerous antioxidants and beta carotene, it can even fight infections.