Get enough protein, focus on vitamins, minerals to boost your immunity
Health is
defined by the World Health Organization as a state of complete physical,
mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or
infirmity. Building immunity and good defense is important for good health. The
immune system is indeed a system, not a single entity.
Good
nutrition is essential to a strong immune system, which offers protection not
only from novel infections, such as COVID -19, but also seasonal illness, such
as the flu and allergies, abnormal cell development and cancers. Energy intake
should be as per requirement, since both over nutrition (obesity) and
undernutrition can lead to poor immunity. There is no single food or supplement
that can prevent illness. However, here are a few options that you could follow
that can help in building your overall immune strength.
Get
enough protein
Protein
plays an important role in body’s immune system, especially healing and
recovery. Eat a variety of protein rich foods, especially combination protein
like milk/dals + cereals (grains), good quality protein like lean chicken, fish
eggs etc. At least 20-30 gm of protein should be included in every meal. You
could also choose a good quality protein supplement to make up for the protein
requirement.
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