21/03/2020
Right nutrients to boost immunity :
- It's very important to have a healthy BALANCED diet.
- Having just enough lean proteins (chicken breast, tuna, fish, seafood, lean meat, eggs, beans and peas, unsalted nuts) will help you build enough antibodies (fighters of immunity) to battle viruses
- Not skipping meals will keep you healthy with good levels of energy much needed in these times.
- Healthy fats like vegetable oil (sunflower oil, olive oil..) Walnut, avocado, salmon, chia seeds, nuts and seeds will give you vitamin E and omega 3 both antioxidants supporting immune functions.
- Vitamin C-containing fruits & vegetables contributing to a proper formation of antibodies: :red bell pepper, papaya, sweet potatoes, oranges, kiwi, strawberries, broccoli, tomato juice,..
- Vitamin A-containing fruits & veggies to fight off many types of infections including the respiratory tract's: sweet potato, green leafy veggies like spinach, parsley etc, broccoli, carrots, red bell pepper,...
- check with your physician about your vitamin D levels, if low - - > your immunity might be low. Correct these levels if needed to be with your physician. NEVER TAKE SUPPLEMENTS without a medical prescription.
- Vitamin B family especially B6 also supporting immunity found in animal proteins (chicken, fish, meat) , beans, peas, legumes and whole cereals (whole rice, wheat, oats..)
- Some immunity related minerals include especially Fe found in animal protein. Also in some legumes like lentils and green leafy veggies like spinach but make sure to add a little lemon juice for better absorption.
- Copper, Selenium and other minerals are very important found in almost the same sources as Fe and proteins.
-Do not forget to HYDRATE yourselves properly > 2 liters water throughout the day. Body cells cannot function well without hydration.
