The new variant of concern the omicron is causing a lot of people to get up on their toes. Rightfully so as it is even more transmissible and some vaccines are not working as effectively as others on this new variant of the virus. But prevention is better than cure, especially during such times. If you want to get to improve immunity naturally then you are at the right place.

Fruits and veggies

Eating foods like yogurt and watermelon, spinach, broccoli beans oranges can improve your immunity. Yogurt is a probiotic it is filled with good bacteria which improves gut health. Gut health is important cause our gut has a lot of bacteria which makes it an easy place for bacteria to cause infection. Beans and almonds have zinc and omega 3 fatty acids which are known to improve immunity. Citrus fruits like orange and lime are rich in vitamin c which improves immunity.

Leafy vegetables contain vitamin C, A, K, and others like potassium and iron.

If your protein intake is low and if you are a vegetarian you need to make sure you have enough protein in your system. You can opt for kidney beans, chickpeas and lentils as they are rich in proteins and help in increasing immunity power naturally.

Oats contain fibers, essential vitamins, which help to keep our body in good shape.

Go for nuts and dry fruits they contain Vitamin E which boosts immunity. This is an important one as they are tasty and contain essential nutrients in one go.

Eating sweet potatoes can increase your Beta Carotene which is known to increase your WBC(white blood cells) production and vitamin C.

Seeds such as flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, etc have Vitamin E, Zinc, and Omega 3 Fatty Acids.

If you think citrus foods have high Vitamin C content then think again cause an average red bell pepper has three times more Vitamin C content than that of an average orange it also has beta carotene which converts into Vitamin A if processed by our body.

Green tea and black tea are both great for our health. They contain a lot of antioxidants. But speaking realistically your kid liking green tea will be a miracle as many adults hate its taste and choose alternatives like milk tea or lemon tea let alone kids. But black tea is a pretty good choice as it is pretty good especially compared to green tea.

Papaya and Kiwi contain a good amount of Vitamin C and Potassium these two as we know are very essential for having a good immunity

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Exercise

Having a good amount of physical activity does lots of good things to your health including immunity. Regular exercise can keep your body healthy and in good form for yourself and your immune system.

Meat and fish

If you are a non-vegetarian then you can go for red meat, chicken, and fish as they have zinc and omega 3 fatty acids which increase your immunity. They also contain good amounts of Iran which improve hemoglobin which helps to transfer oxygen in our body. Lack of iron causes fatigue which makes us vulnerable to many diseases.

Spices and condiments

Spices such as garlic, turmeric and star anise can improve your immunity in a natural way. These food items are rich in antioxidants and antioxidants are known to improve our immunity.
Tulasi can also be added to the list as it is a magic medicine effective against most diseases. We find Tulasi is the main ingredient in the concoction prepared as a home remedy for Common Cold as it helps increase immunity naturally.

Sleep

Sleep is very essential while trying to boost immunity without it all other techniques even if used correctly it won’t work. Sleep gives much-needed rest for the body and its organs to make sure it functions effectively.

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Exceptions

Know the limits the food can’t be used as if it is some magic portion which can cure all the diseases and you don’t even have to care about the diseases anymore. No food can do that it can only improve your chances.

Avoid overdosing your kid with foods Doing that won’t improve anything. If you provide more than what is needed then it will lead to health issues and obesity. In case the mineral content in the food you eat is high then it can lead to fatal health problems as well.

So, we have come to the end of the article, we should know these are worrying times and we should be on our best diet when dealing with such calamities. Hope we have made you well prepared to fight these contingencies. If you find any better advice do feel free to comment below.

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