List of Indian foods to enhance immunity system during this COVID-19 pandemic.
Talking about India-
India is home to an extraordinary variety of climatic regions, ranging from tropical in the south to temperate and alpine in the Himalayan north, where elevated regions receive sustained winter snowfall. The nation's climate is strongly influenced by the Himalayas and the Thar Desert.
Now,talking about the Indian foods , we can divide it into 2 list:-
e]Red peppers:-
Did you know that green peppers are just unripe red peppers? Because they are not fully mature, they have a bitter after taste, and half the vitamin C and 1/10th the vitamin A compared to their red or orange siblings. Vitamin A is important for eye health, and vitamin C may prevent the common cold.
-Include all these enlisted things in your diet to have your own immunity boost up and be safe from COVID-19 during this lockdown.
-Also include excercise for at least 4 times a week.
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Talking about India-
India is home to an extraordinary variety of climatic regions, ranging from tropical in the south to temperate and alpine in the Himalayan north, where elevated regions receive sustained winter snowfall. The nation's climate is strongly influenced by the Himalayas and the Thar Desert.
Being so highly diversified you can say that it is the-epitome of world
Now,talking about the Indian foods , we can divide it into 2 list:-
1-Indian Spices and Plants:-
Is a spice that comes from the turmeric plant. It is commonly used in Asian food. You probably know turmeric as the main spice in curry. It has a warm, bitter taste and is frequently used to flavor or color curry powders, mustards, butters, and cheeses. But the root of turmeric is also used widely to make medicine. It contains a yellow-colored chemical called curcumin, which is often used to color foods and cosmetics.
-Turmeric is commonly used for conditions involving pain and inflammation.
-You can put it in the warm milk and can have it in the morning or you can also put it in chai and boil in it to have .
b]Neem-
Is a natural herb that comes from the neem tree, other names for which include Azadirachta indica and Indian lilac. The extract comes from the seeds of the tree and has many different traditional uses. Neem is known for its pesticidal and insecticidal properties, but people also use it in hair and dental products.
-We can either eat it raw or we can just boil the leaves of neem is water to have .
-Tulsi (Sanskrit:-Surasa) has been used in Ayurveda and Siddha practices for its supposed treatment of diseases.[12][13] Its benefit is to cure common cold.
- The Basil or Tulsi plant has many medicinal properties. The leaves strengthen the stomach and help in respiratory diseases. ... Even healthy persons can chew 12 leaves of basil, twice a day, to prevent stress. It purifies blood and helps prevent several common elements.
-In earlier days it was used to cure respiratory diseases including mainly cold.
d]Cinnamon:-
-also called darchini in hindi.
-Is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus Cinnamomum. Cinnamon is used mainly as an aromatic condiment and flavouring additive in a wide variety of cuisines, sweet and savoury dishes, breakfast cereals, snackfoods, tea and traditional foods. The aroma and flavour of cinnamon derive from its essential oil and principal component, cinnamaldehyde, as well as numerous other constituents, including eugenol.
-It has a lot of effects , including anti-inflammatory properties ,has an antioxidant effect,works well with the digestive system,lowers the blood sugar level and also has an anti-diabetic effect.
-Add it in making food by frying it and thus having all the effects .
e]Garlic:-
-Garlic is a plant in the Allium (onion) family.It is closely related to onions, shallots and leeks. Each segment of a garlic bulb is called a clove. There are about 10–20 cloves in a single bulb, give or take.Garlic grows in many parts of the world and is a popular ingredient in cooking due to its strong smell and delicious taste.However, throughout ancient history, the main use of garlic was for its health and medicinal properties .
-can be taken in the diet cooked as it has been an good agent against flu and cold,also has medicinal effect to lower the blood pressure as well as cholesterol.
e]You can also add Ginger,Mulethi,Ashwagandha in your diet to see the amazing beneficial result in adding up to your Immune system.
a]Citrus fruits:-
That's because it helps build up your immune system. Vitamin C is thought to increase the production of white blood cells. These are key to fighting infections. Popular citrus fruits include grapefruit, oranges, tangerines, lemons.
Citrus fruits are an excellent source of vitamin C a nutrient that strengthens the immune system and keeps your skin smooth and elastic.Additionally they are rich in plant compounds which include anti-inflamatory and anti-oxidant effect.These compounds contain 60 varities of flavonoids,carotenoids and essential oils as well.
b]Broccoli:-
-Broccoli is an edible green plant in the cabbage family Brassicaceae, genus Brassica whose large flowering head and stalk is eaten as a vegetable.Broccoli is a great source of vitamins K and C, a good source of folate (folic acid) and also provides potassium, fiber. Vitamin C – builds collagen, which forms body tissue and bone, and helps cuts and wounds heal. ... A high fiber intake can also help lower cholesterol.
-Broccoli is an edible green plant in the cabbage family Brassicaceae, genus Brassica whose large flowering head and stalk is eaten as a vegetable.Broccoli is a great source of vitamins K and C, a good source of folate (folic acid) and also provides potassium, fiber. Vitamin C – builds collagen, which forms body tissue and bone, and helps cuts and wounds heal. ... A high fiber intake can also help lower cholesterol.
c]Papaya:-
Still, healthy habits like eating a papaya daily will prolong the process and may make you look 5 years younger than you are. Papaya is rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin E and antioxidants like beta-carotene which helps prevent your skin from free radical damage keeping wrinkles and other signs of ageing at bay.
Still, healthy habits like eating a papaya daily will prolong the process and may make you look 5 years younger than you are. Papaya is rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin E and antioxidants like beta-carotene which helps prevent your skin from free radical damage keeping wrinkles and other signs of ageing at bay.
d]Amla:-
Is an excellent source of Vitamin C, hence it helps boost your immunity, metabolism and prevents viral and bacterial ailments, including cold and cough. Its nutritional profile also comes studded with a range of polyphenols that are known to fight against the development of cancer cells.
Is an excellent source of Vitamin C, hence it helps boost your immunity, metabolism and prevents viral and bacterial ailments, including cold and cough. Its nutritional profile also comes studded with a range of polyphenols that are known to fight against the development of cancer cells.
e]Red peppers:-
Did you know that green peppers are just unripe red peppers? Because they are not fully mature, they have a bitter after taste, and half the vitamin C and 1/10th the vitamin A compared to their red or orange siblings. Vitamin A is important for eye health, and vitamin C may prevent the common cold.
-Include all these enlisted things in your diet to have your own immunity boost up and be safe from COVID-19 during this lockdown.
-Also include excercise for at least 4 times a week.
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