Monsoons are always a tricky season; filled with joy as well as the perils of pathogens. Not to overhype the importance of infections caused by pathogens from air and water services but they have a drastic effect on one’s health. Taking care of one’s health and immunity should be a top priority especially during monsoon.
Here are 5 ways to boost your immunity:
Spice Up Your Kitchen
Spices have been used since the age of Vedas for their benefits. Spices like cloves, turmeric, sauf, mint, elaichi, lal mirch, pepper, and much more help to build up an immunity due to their antiviral, antioxidants, and ain’t inflammatory properties. They also help to generate heat in the body which helps to rev up the metabolism and help to reverse free radical damage. Drinking your grandma’s beloved Kadha is a good way to build up your defenses.
Boost Your Vitamin C Intake
Vitamin C plays a crucial role in boosting our immunity. Raman C is a well-known tool for fortifying immunity as it suppresses inflammation and has several anti-viral and antibacterial properties. Not only that vitamin C also helps in accelerating won’t healing by no feeding the white blood cells
Have Some Probiotics
Our gut consists of billions of strains of bacteria that help us to break down food, absorb nutrients and build up immunity. Consume probiotic-rich foods like dahi, chaas, pickles and invest in a probiotic supplement if you can’t get enough intake. Probiotics have proven to be a beneficial tool to fortify your immunity and fight off pathogens
Exercise
Exercise is one of the best immunity boosters for the body. Not only that, exercise helps to regulate mood by releasing endorphins which keep you motivated and happy. We know monsoons call for an occasional Netflix binge in your pajamas but don’t make it an excuse to skip out on your workouts.
Eat Clean
Monsoons call for a serving of pakoda coupled with chai but going overboard on junk food that’s oily and spicy will only derail your progress. Aim to consume nutritious whole foods that are rich in beneficial nutrients like protein, fats, vitamins, and minerals. This provides your body with the proper fuel to build up your defenses. Avoid consuming foods from restaurants and street vendors due to hygienic reasons and try to stick to homemade foods.