You should not skip breakfast
Perhaps the most important rule of strengthening immunity and being resistant to infections is to pay attention to the diet, said Romatem Kocaeli Hospital Nutrition and Diet Specialist Selin Cengiz. It is of great importance to have a strong immune system in the fight against the virus. Eating breakfast every day improves mental performance. In order for our immune system to be strong, we need to have a balanced and quality diet. The first rule of balanced and quality nutrition; It means having full meals and most importantly, not skipping breakfast. Skipping breakfast is not enough, no matter how strong and healthy we make the next meals. "Not only is there not enough satiety, but many nutrients may be missing," he said. It has a great effect on strengthening the system. It is very rich in vitamin C and antioxidant content. However, when vegetables are cooked, they should not be cooked too much to prevent loss of vitamins B and C. Consuming raw vegetables is also necessary to get the most out of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Vegetables such as red cabbage, onion, carrot and radish can be added to salads due to their vitamin A and C content. Especially fish; Nuts such as walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts should be consumed regularly. The omega-3 content of these foods are nutrients that protect our immunity, prevent the infection from progressing further, and support children's brain development. Recent research reveals that these fatty acids strengthen immunity by increasing the function of the immune system. Therefore, consuming fish and nuts in certain portions 2-3 times a week is very important to strengthen the immune system in children.”
Sleep is of great importance
“D Vitamin A supports the immune system and is very important for health. In winter, vitamin D deficiency can be seen in children as well as adults due to insufficient daylight intake. Therefore, it is necessary to start supplementation in the autumn months. over 1 year old All babies need to be given vitamin D supplements throughout the year. In addition, uninterrupted night's sleep is as important as nutrition for the healthy development of children. The melatonin hormone is secreted during sleep, especially in the dark. The secretion of this hormone has an important role in strengthening the immune system and also enables the pituitary gland to secrete more growth hormone. During sleep, the child's non-working muscles also work and energy stores are renewed. While children sleep, their brains work and develop. He organizes the information he learned in the game while he is awake and records it in his brain during sleep. Thus, connections between neurons are formed and strengthened in the brain.”
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