FOODS THAT STRENGTHEN YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
Today, flu infections have increased considerably and one of the biggest reasons for this, among other neglects, is malnutrition.
- What is malnutrition?
Inadequate NUTRITION is the situation where sufficient power is not taken and body tissues cannot be reconstructed as a result of a random nutrient or elements being taken less than the body’s need level.
With inadequate nutrition, your immune system weakens and opportunistic microbes settle in your body.
- Thus, the disease begins to occur. How would you like to take your action now?
Here are some nutritional suggestions that will strengthen your immune system;
WATER
Drinking 2-2.5 liters of water a day contributes to the penetration of nutrients into the cells and the removal of wastes and harmful microbes from the body. Drinking plenty of water at the same time ensures that the blood carries oxygen to all cells. This improves the immune system.
EGG
Egg ; It is a nutrient that strengthens the immune system with its zinc, arginine, vitamin A and exemplary protein content.
YOGURT
Yogurt strengthens the immune system by destroying microbes due to its probiotic content and bactericidal effect.
ZERZEVAT AND FRUIT
Well, another way to protect yourself from metabolic stress and free radicals is to eat a strong diet of vitamins and minerals and antioxidants. Thus, our immune system will be supported. I mean, eat plenty of vegetables and fruits!
Increase your consumption of vitamin C. Citrus fruits or tomatoes come to mind when it comes to the source of vitamin C. Yes, they contain vitamin C, but; The highest amount of vitamin C is in red hot pepper and red sweet pepper. Afterwards, this sequence continues in the form of parsley, radish, green sweet pepper, broccoli, cress, strawberry, spinach, orange, lemon, grapefruit, tomato.
Especially berry fruits and red colored fruits are rich in antioxidants. These fruits are; Blackberry, blueberry, blackberry, gojiberry, mulberry, … In addition to these, pomegranate is also a powerful antioxidant.
Green leafy vegetables contain many vitamins and minerals, so increase your consumption of these vegetables. If the desire to eat decreases, especially when children are sick, make sure that they consume the vegetables in puree form or by making meatballs with vegetables.
FOODS CONTAINING ARGINE
Arginine is an amino acid that increases the activity of immune system cells. Although it is thought that arginine increases the activity of cells in the immune system, studies are still ongoing. Foods containing L-Arginine;
- Beef,
- Salmon,
- Peanuts,
- Almond,
- Egg,
- Milk and milk products,
- Walnut,
- Hazelnut,
- Sesame,
- Oats,
- Chicken,
- Chocolate
Stay healthy…
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