Exposure to chemical substances, stress, radiation, smoking and alcohol use, air pollution, harmful rays of the sun, unhealthy and malnutrition... There are many factors in daily life that weaken our body's defense system. In order to reduce the effect of these factors and to support our immune system, there are some points we should pay attention to in our diet.
Foods perhaps have more impact than we think, both on the formation of diseases and on the course of diseases. One of the most important factors affecting our quality of life is adequate and balanced nutrition. Do not neglect yourself, especially in these days when cold weather begins to be felt, eat healthy and strengthen your immunity.
The presence of various components that make up the content of food supports our immunity and our body's defense system. Adequate intake of vitamins A, B, C, E, minerals such as Selenium, Magnesium, Zinc, and fatty acids, especially omega-3 fatty acids, is important. These elements are found in various amounts in different foods. Not missing the foods in which they are concentrated will be a simple and easy precaution we take for ourselves as we enter the winter months and body resistance is affected.
Here are the foods we should not miss on our table while preparing our body for winter: p>
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Spinach: It is especially rich in vitamins A and C and folic acid. It can be consumed cooked or raw, such as in a salad. When you cook it with eggs, it becomes richer in vitamin A.
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Cabbages (cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, brussels sprouts): They are rich in vitamins A, C and E. It protects against substances called free radicals, which cause damage to the body and harm the body. It has a protective effect against cancer formation.
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Blueberry: It is a fruit with antioxidant effect and high fiber content. It has positive effects on some vision-related problems, balances blood sugar and reduces cholesterol. It is rich in vitamins A and C and contains folic acid. It has positive effects on the body's defense system.
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Pomegranate: It contains vitamin C. �a is high. It has antioxidant properties. It has positive effects in fighting viruses and preventing cancer formation.
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Kiwi: It is a fruit with high vitamin A, C, E and fiber content. It has positive effects on the body's defense system and digestive system. It has an anticarcinogenic effect.
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Grapefruit, orange: Rich in vitamin C. It shows antimicrobial activity and supports the defense system. Particular attention should be paid when eating oranges; It is the process of peeling the outer orange peel thinly and eating the orange with its inner part without removing the white layer on it.
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Curciferous vegetables (carrots, radishes): They have high vitamins A and C and fiber content. It has antibiotic and anticarcinogenic effects. They have positive effects on the body's defense system.
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Fish: Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and Selenium. They have positive effects on the body's defense system.
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Oilseeds (walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts): Daily intake of certain amounts in terms of vitamin E, Folic Acid and fiber content supports the body's defense system.
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Garlic: Contains selenium. It has an antibiotic effect on microorganisms. It supports the body's defense system. There are also foods that lower cholesterol and balance blood pressure.
Foods contain various miracles. In terms of adequate and balanced nutrition, it is extremely important to consume seasonal vegetables and fruits and provide variety in terms of nutrients. To minimize the loss of vitamins and minerals in foods; The cooking time of vegetables should be kept short, if a salad is to be made, it should be prepared as soon as it is ready to be put on the table, and if possible, the vegetables should not be chopped with metal.
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