Build your immune system during the pandemic

We were all anxious and stressed about the coronavirus. As part of the health measures to combat the pandemic, people have been donning face masks, washing their hands regularly and using sanitizers. And now, most of the countries have almost returned to normal life. But is the virus still a threat?

Yes, many countries worry about a second wave of the coronavirus. The virus is still here and all we can do at this time is to build an immunity against it naturally. While saying that, I want you to think that our immunity is our greatest weapon today, and if we do not take in foods to give it a boost, we will be prone to the negative effects again. Our immune system is the one responsible for protecting your body from harmful substances, germs and cell changes that could make you ill. Hence, the right nutrition is a necessity. 

You heard a lot about some vital vitamins and minerals for the past months, take some time to know about the essential ones needed at this stage? 

Vitamins:

Vitamin A: Found in carrots, mango, sweet potatoes, tuna, beef meat, tofu and whole grains.

Vitamin C: Found in broccoli, tomatoes, capsicums (green, red and yellow), zucchinis, lemons and oranges. 

Vitamin D: Found in shrimps, sardine, salmon, egg yolk, cow’s milk and soya milk, mushrooms, chicken breast and all kinds of cheeses.

Vitamin E: Found in olive oil, olives, avocados, almonds, walnuts, nuts, peanut butter, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, tuna, salmon and sardine. 

Minerals:

Zinc: Found in beef and veal meat, eggs, dark chocolate, avocadoes, kajo, pumpkin seeds. 

Iron: Found in beef meat, liver meat, lentils, egg yolks, beans (white, red, black and soya), spinach and rocket leaves. 

Copper: Found in liver meat and liver chicken, oysters and almonds.

Selenium: Found in fish, chicken breast, turkey, cottage cheese, brown rice and oats.

So, putting all together, we can say that a clean balanced diet filled with foods rich in minerals and vitamins is recommended now more than ever! Stay away from processed food and artificial products that will weaken your immune system and fill your body with toxins. Protect yourself and your loved ones.