Immunity Boosting Foods To Include in your Diet this Monsoon.

BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY THIS MONSOON.

                                                               

                                                         

 Most of us are in Love with the rains , I am also one of them. Rain brings joy , happiness but word of caution is necessary , especially if you tend to fall ill quite  often . With the onset of monsoon ,  our immunity becomes weak due to changes in weather as such making us susceptible to various kinds of infections.

With the excess moisture everywhere ,  it's the best time for micro-organism to flourish .

So if we are not careful about our health ,  we can fall prey to common cold ,  flu and viral infections .

At times like these , what can help is tending to your diet .  A healthy diet that can shield you against infections.

To get you monsoon ready ,  here are five superfoods that you need to include in your diet :

1 .  Spices like Turmeric ,  Black pepper and Hing .

Turmeric , Black pepper .

Turmeric , Black pepper are known for their Anti-microbial and Anti-inflammatory properties that helps in boosting immunity .

Both of them contain powerful anti-oxidents an essential vitamins .

Hing is known for its carminative ,  anti-microbial ,  anti-inflammatory ,  sedative and diuretic properties .

Sprinkle them in your food to make the most of their health benefits .

Example: Haldi Doodh ,  Pepper tea ,  Soups ,  Masala Veggies etc .

2 .  Garlic. 

Garlic .

Well ,  the monsoon is the right time to make of your love for garlic as it can help you boost your immunity and fight infection .

Studies have shown that garlic is highly effective in killing micro-organism that are responsible for infections .

Example: Garlic naan ,  Garlic Bread .  

3 .  Anti-Oxidant, Vitamin C rich fruits.

Blueberries , Orange , Lemon .

Anti-Oxidant work wonders in keeping you in the best of health . They fight against infections and free radicals that lead to heart problems ,  cancer ans skin ageing .    

Example: Cherries ,  Blueberries.  ( Anti-oxidant fruits )  Oranges ,  Lemons . ( Vitamin C fruits )

4 .  Mushrooms.

Mushrooms.

Mushrooms bloom in the rainy season . It's nature's way of giving you a mean to protect yourself from infection . Mushrooms contain a powerful Anti-Oxidant called selenium ,  

which helps boost immunity and prevent damage to cells and tissues .  It's also a great source of Vitamin D . 

5 .  Nuts.

Almonds , Walnuts , Pista .

Almonds ,  Walnuts  , Pistachios ,  etc . are packed with nutrients . Nuts are again a great source of

 anti-oxidants in the form of polyphenols .  They fight against free radicals so they can't harm your cells .

Thus helping your immune system .

Try to include these in your diet .

STAY HEALTHY STAY FIT .