21 Super Easy Tips to Boost Immunity this Monsoon
With the arrival of monsoon, we get more susceptible to infections and viruses. Catching cold and influenza are common problems to face throughout the monsoon. By having a proper diet setup we can boost immunity this monsoon through some home remedies.
Let us grasp some easy immunity-boosting tips:
Tip1:
Consuming lukewarm water or boiled water will help us eliminate many infections. In this pandemic situation lot of us have adopted taking hot water. But increased warm weather has forced us to switch to cold water. Drinking hot water is the most essential habit we need to follow every day.
Tip2:
Increase the intake of citrus fruits. Citrus fruits like lemon, grape, tangerine, are required to incorporate within the diet. Citrus fruits are loaded with vitamin C. Vitamin C plays a vital role in increasing our immunity.
Tip3:
Add turmeric to dishes. Most Indian households use turmeric in dishes. If you have not yet included turmeric in your diet, Start today. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties and thus avoids inflammation.
Tip4:
Add ginger to dishes. Crushed ginger can be added to cooked vegetables. Ginger tea or adding ginger to the tea you usually intake.
Peel some ginger grind them and add to boiling water boil for 5min and add some honey to the drink. Enjoy the ginger tea.
Tip5:
Add black pepper to diet.
Boil some tulsi leaves, cinnamon, black pepper, big cardamon and clove in water. Boil till it is reduced to half of its initial volume.
Tip6:
Drink Herbal tree. Herbal tea made from a mixture of cinnamon, pepper, tulsi leaves.
Boil turmeric, ginger and cinnamon in a cup of water and drink this concoction like tea. Adding a spoon of honey to sweeten is preferred.
Tip7:
Avoid junk foods. Junk foods mostly weaken our immune system. Avoid packaged foods and prepare your own meal at home.
Tip8:
Avoid cold food or stale food. Consume warm and freshly prepared food.
Tip9:
Avoid smoking or smokers around.
Tip10:
Do not overeat. Overeating is a root cause of many diseases. Overeating makes us lady and also harms the immune system.
Tip11:
Wash vegetables in warm water before cooking. Steaming vegetables can also be helpful.
Tip12:
Eat Chyawanprash. Chyawanprash is loaded with the goodness of minerals and vitamins. It boosts our immunity. taking a spoonful of chyawanprash daily aids to strengthen the immune system.
Tip13:
Red bell peppers are rich in Vitamin C and Beta-carotene. It can reduce inflammation and helps in boosting immunity. Sweet potatoes, carrots, and green leafy vegetables are also rich in Vitamin C.
Tip14:
Consume Broccoli, it is rich in Vitamin A, C & E. It is also rich in antioxidants. It is preferable not to overcook it to retain its quality.
Tip15:
Almost every day we consume garlic. Consuming garlic helps in fighting infections. It is very much essential ingredient for boosting immunity. Garlic also has anti-inflammatory properties.
Tip16:
To balance the mineral intake in the body take nuts. Nuts. beans, oilseeds and dairy products should be taken on an everyday basis in the proper amount.
Tip 17:
Papaya is also loaded with Vitamin C. It has anti-inflammatory properties and also helps in boosting immunity. Ripe papayas eliminate phlegm from the body. You can just steam raw papayas or consume it raw.
Tip18:
Cabbage is also rich in Vitamin C. Including cabbage in the diet will boost immunity. Do not overcook the vegetable. It can also be taken as a salad.
Tip19:
Coconut has antimicrobial properties and is rich in Vitamin C. Including Coconut and Coconut oil in the diet will surely boost immunity.
Tip20:
Including berries in diet such as blueberries. Taking berry juices are also helpful.
Tip21:
Apple is the best fruit in keeping the doctor away. Eating an apple daily maintains a good balance of vitamins in our body.
Bonus Tip: It is advised to perform some physical activities at home. Doing Yoga, playing with kids at home and walking inside the house for at least half an hour. Physical activities clear the airway passage and strengthen the lung.
