Discover how to boost your immunity with 10 delicious foods! Learn how to stay healthy naturally. Read more
Namaste, readers! Feeling a bit under the weather lately? With the changing seasons bringing those
pesky coughs and sneezes, it’s time to give your immune system a proper desi boost.
Forget those expensive supplements for a minute, because the secret to staying hale and hearty lies right in your kitchen, ya! We’re talking about good old-fashioned, delicious, and nutritious foods that are packed with the vitamins and minerals your body needs to fight off infections.
So, ditch the junk and get ready to load up on these ten immune-boosting superstars! It's important to understand the relationship between the food we eat and our body. This includes the immunity to fight away diseases. Getting a cold is not just common, is also quite annoying.
With your stuffed nose and the constant need to blow it. It is better to take care of the body so that these common occurrences are eliminated.
First up, we have the mighty Citrus Fruits
Think of oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and sweet limes (mosambi). These are basically Vitamin C powerhouses. Vitamin C is like the bodyguard of your immune system, helping to produce white blood cells that fight infection. Now, your body doesn't store Vitamin C, so you need to top it up daily.
A glass of freshly squeezed orange juice in the morning or a squeeze of lemon in your dal can do wonders. Plus, they are easily available in every market, almost throughout the year. So go ahead and make it a habit to include it in your daily routines.
Other ways to consume these Vitamin C fruits can also be in salads, sprinkled with some black rock salt. Not only is this very tasty to eat, but also incredibly beneficial to your body. So make these fruits your friend for a great life ahead.
Keep your doctors away by consuming these fruits every single day.
Next, let’s talk about the humble Ginger (Adrak)
This desi spice is not just for chai! Ginger has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It helps soothe sore throats, reduce inflammation, and maybe even fight off cold viruses.
Grate some ginger into your tea, add it to your vegetable curries, or even chew on a small piece if you’re feeling brave! It will give you a very sharp pungent taste, but you will quickly get used to it. You can also add it to your fresh morning juices or smoothies for extra health benefits.
You can also make it into ginger candy. This will trick your brain into eating a candy, while you are actually consuming something that is extremely healthy for everyday life. Get ready for a super healthy life with ginger in tow.
Now, let's not forget Turmeric (Haldi)
This golden spice is like the superhero of the spice cabinet! Turmeric contains curcumin, a compound known for its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. It has excellent healing properties. Haldi doodh (turmeric milk) is an age-old remedy for colds and coughs, and for good reason!
You can also add turmeric to your dals, sabzis, or even make a face pack (but that's for another time). When consumed with black pepper, this is a very good combination. The curcumin gets absorbed better when combined with pepper.
Turmeric has a bitter taste and it might take time to get used to, but the healing properties are very powerful to neglect. Consuming it with warm milk is a very good way to start adding it to your food habits. Get ready for a beautiful, healthy you with turmeric.
Our fourth superfood is
Garlic (Lahsun): Don't underestimate the power of this pungent bulb! Garlic contains allicin, a compound that has antiviral and antibacterial properties. Studies show that garlic can help reduce the severity of cold symptoms and even prevent you from getting sick in the first place.
Add it generously to your cooking, roast it with vegetables, or even eat a clove raw (if you dare!). One word of advice, not to eat this before any important meeting because it may repel people. Garlic is also very versatile in the sense that it can go with almost every meal.
Be it Indian, Chinese, or Mexican. To add more taste and more healthy benefits, add it to every cuisine. Even if you are making any broth for any kind of sickness, adding garlic will help your body to recuperate faster.
Next up is Spinach (Palak)
Popeye knew what he was talking about! Spinach is a leafy green packed with vitamins A, C, and E, as well as antioxidants and beta-carotene. These nutrients work together to protect your immune cells from damage. You can eat spinach raw in salads, cook it in sabzis, or blend it into smoothies.
Spinach can be a bit slimy to eat but its health benefits make it worth it. Adding a bit of lime can make it more tasteful. Spinach juice is also an option. You can even make it into a soup. This soup will go down quite smoothly in case you are sick.
Otherwise, a simple spinach sabzi will also be as effective in boosting the immune system. Ensure that the spinach is fresh and not rotten to get its full benefits.
Lastly, we have Yogurt (Dahi)
Look for yogurts that contain "live and active cultures," also known as probiotics or good bacteria. These beneficial bacteria can help improve gut health, which is essential for a strong immune system. A healthy gut means a healthy immune system! Yogurt is a natural healer and body cooler.
You can eat yogurt plain, add fruit and nuts to it, or make a delicious raita to go with your meals. Curd or yogurt is very commonly available in India, because of its weather. Especially during summer it helps keep the body cool. You can even apply it on your face to help soothe the sun burn.
Yogurt is also very good to use as a conditioner for hair if you do not have access to a hair mask.
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