COVID-19 Second Wave: 4 Natural Immunity-Boosters You Can Include In Your Diet

Immunity-Boosters: The year 2021 came with a bundle of hope with the vaccine roll-outs and downward graph of COVID-19 positive cases.

The burden on the medical establishments of India was starting to get lesser but suddenly the cases started to surge and we saw ourselves standing right where we started.

This time the COVID-19 situation might seem worse than last year but we must understand the progress we have made by now. We now have vaccines that can help us fight the pandemic in a better way. We also know about the medical procedures that have worked so far in keeping people alive. The plasma of COVID-19 recovered patients has saved many lives. However, it is vital to take precautions on our own and save ourselves from getting infected.

Thinking twice before stepping out, using sanitiser and always wearing a mask is a must. Apart from that, we can also inculcate some natural food items in our diet that can strengthen our bodies to fight against the virus. Even though there is no official research that proves these food items repel against COVID-19 infection but past research studies have proved their effectiveness in boosting our immunity.

Here are four essential immunity-booster natural food items we can include in our diet:

Giloy

Herbal ingredient Giloy has been proved to be one of the best antioxidants. Its regular use helps us get rid of toxins from our body and in turn, boosts our immunity. It also helps in dealing with respiratory issues because it works as an anti-inflammatory. Its hypoglycemic and antipyretic properties have proven beneficial in dealing with diabetes and high fever respectively.

Tulsi

The goodness of Tulsi leaves has been propagated by the Ayurveda since forever. The plant leaves are anti-fungal, anti-viral and anti-bacterial. These properties help in warding off many types of infections. It also other very beneficial contents such as bioflavonoids, rosmarinic acid, phytochemicals etc which helps in dealing with cough accumulation, infections in the respiratory tract and also helps in killing germs. The quotient of Vitamin C is also very high in Tulsi leaves.

Citrus fruits

Speaking of Vitamin C, another great source to get it are fruits. Fruits such as cantaloupe, kiwi, pineapple, oranges and grape are great examples of such fruits. Vitamin C is very essential for our body as it supports cellular functions of our innate and adaptive immune system. In the absence of its antioxidant goodness, our body can have reduced resistance.

Vitamin D

Another very important need of our bodies is Vitamin D. As we all know the natural source of the Vitamin, the Sun but we can also get it from certain food items. Cereals, egg yolk, orange juice and fish has been known to be a great source of Vitamin D. The fat-soluble nature of vitamin D works with the immune system and especially the white blood cells that are important for defence against harmful outside viruses and bacterias.