siliconindia | | SEPTEMBER 20248In simple terms, the immune system is how your body defends itself from diseases from the external world. Consuming a variety of food items which contain enough nutrition, vitamins, and minerals, helps to boost your immune system.This system contains cells, tissues, and organs that identify when something has entered your body such as the flu virus. It then triggers an automatic response to help the body heal, using what is known as your white blood cells (WBC). Only when your immune system is good, your body will be able to prepare to fight sickness, thus having a good immune system is essential. It extends from fighting the flu to fighting cancer. Below is some food that might help. YogurtEasily accessible Yogurt is an excellent probiotic that keeps your gut healthy. To balance the immune system, keeping the gut healthy is important. The gut is known as our second brain. It can greatly impact every function of your body including your immunity. Yogurt contains pathogenic bacteria and yeasts, which prevent a range of allergies. Thus consuming plain yogurt is among the best foods to improve immunity.Sweet potatoesSweet potatoes are rich in vitamin A which helps for healthy skin and may protect the skin from UV rays. It is also rich in, a type of antioxidant that gives the skin of the potatoes its orange color. It is also a source of Vitamin A which helps to keep the immune system healthy other than that it contains Vitamin C to regulate the immune system and supports iron absorption. Being rich in fiber, it helps with gut health and may reduce the risk of diabetes. PapayaPapaya has a daily recommended amount of vitamin C, it also contains an enzyme called papain which is good for digestion also has anti-inflammatory effects. Also, a small papaya can provide decent amounts of potassium, magnesium, and folate, all of which help improve the overall health of your body.Citrus fruitsCitrus fruits are rich in vitamin c thus they can help to build the immune system. Vitamin c can help to produce more white blood cells in your body which are the fighters of our body against infections. One's body does not produce or store the amount you daily need, for women, it is 75 mg, and for men, it is 90 mg. It also depends on your age and weight. Some citrus fruits include grapes, oranges, lemons, tangerines, etc. Also If you taking supplements, avoid taking more than 2,000 milligrams (mg) a day.Turmeric & other Indian spicesMany easily available and affordable Indian spices turmeric, clove, pepper, cinnamon, etc. help boost immunity. They clean your body and raise your body's defense mechanism. Turmeric contains curcumin which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects on the body. Curcumin is an immunity booster and also acts EDITORIAL EXCLUSIVEHOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA: TOP 10 NATURE-RICH RESORTS NEAR BENGALURU
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