In these days when Covid-19 and influenza are spreading rapidly, our immune system is very important. First of all, what is this 'immunity' that we talk about every day? In a biological sense, immunity is the ability of our body cells to resist harmful microorganisms. In other words, strengthening immunity actually means helping our cells to be stronger and healthier. So how do we do this best? How do we protect ourselves from viruses and harmful microorganisms?
Basically, pastries, packaged foods containing refined sugar and preservative-additives, fast food, alcohol should be restricted, which impair the general health of the body. In these days when we are all struggling with various stress factors, attention should be paid to sleep patterns and water consumption. An active lifestyle should be adopted as much as possible and a certain eating pattern should be established. The key foods that must be included in this eating pattern to be created are;
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Spices such as turmeric, black pepper, ginger
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Beetroot, spinach, antioxidant-rich vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, onions, garlic
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Red fruits such as pomegranate, rosehip, blueberry, raspberry, blackberry
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Homemade yogurt, kefir, organic/homemade vinegar due to its probiotic content
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Kiwi, parsley, lemon containing high vitamin C
You can protect your body from diseases by consuming all these nutrients during the day, or you can help your body to heal faster if you have a disease.
Also, you should have your hormone, vitamin and mineral levels checked with blood tests and get support from a specialist and get your test result. you should start using the nutritional supplements that he/she recommends according to him/her and provide additional support to nutrition.
Sample Immune Support Recipes:
Red immunity: ½ beetroot + 1 handful of spinach + 1 tea glass of blackberries + 1 glass of plain kefir. It should be drunk after the blender process is applied, if you want, you can add some water.
Yellow immunity: 2 sliced lemons + 1 sliced fresh turmeric + 2-3 pieces of sliced fresh ginger + 1 tea spoon of black pepper + 1 stick of cinnamon + 1 tablespoon spoon of honey. The ingredients are placed in the jar. The miracle yellow immunity in a jar that is watered in 3-4 hours can be stored in the refrigerator for 1 week and consumed in the amount of 1-2 teaspoons per day.
Green immunity: 2 tablespoons of homemade yogurt + yogurt juice + ½ bunch of parsley + 2 handfuls of spinach + 1 medium kiwi. It should be drunk after the blender process is applied, if you want, you can add some water.
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