Eating this food during rainy season increases immunity..!. This season is not just rainy.. it carries diseases along with it. The threat of infections and epidemics increases during this season.
Due to humid weather, heavy rains, stagnant water in pits and windy weather, the chances of growth of harmful bacteria and germs are high. Diseases also increase due to mosquito bites during rainy season. A strong immune system is very important to fight against these diseases. Certain changes in diet should be made to boost immunity further during monsoons. If you include some superfoods in your diet.. your immunity will be strong and you will be healthy. Let's see in this story what are the food items to include in your diet during monsoons. Ginger.. Ginger is rich in anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Ginger helps to assimilate and transport nutrients to body tissues. Problems like cold and cough are common these days. Ginger reduces phlegm. Cold and cough go away if you drink ginger tea. Ginger helps to fight the flu problem as well. The anti-inflammatory properties of ginger reduce inflammation in the body and improve immunity. If you use more ginger in monsoon teas, soups and curries, you can boost immunity. (image source - pixabay) Apricot. Apricots are easily available during monsoons. Vitamin C and antioxidants present in apricots improve your immunity. Neredu is low in calories. Rich in A, C-vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. Nered acts as a medicine for diarrhea, cholera and other infections that occur during the rainy season. The nutrients in it work well to flush out the impurities accumulated in the stomach and waste from the body. Curry leaves. Curry leaves are used a lot in cooking. Many curries keep the curry leaves aside. However, experts say that this leaf works effectively to boost immunity. Curry leaves contain several compounds such as linalool, alpha-terpinene, myrcene, mahanimbain, caryophyllene, murrayanol, and alpha-pinene. These compounds act as antioxidants in the body. These are good for your health. Tulsi.. Chewing Tulsi leaves daily during this period can protect against diseases. Soak five tulsi leaves in water overnight. So you can get immediate relief from infections like cough and cold. Basil boosts the immune system. Lemon juice is rich in vitamin C. It acts as a powerful antioxidant. If you follow all these you can control most of the diseases.
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