The new Corona virus has infected more than 7 million people worldwide, while more than 402,867 cases have died from the virus, according to the latest WHO report.
There are some alternative foods to nutritional supplements that contribute significantly to strengthening the immune system, according to Dr. Sherry Anse, a therapeutic nutrition consultant, to the Al-Ahram Gate.
1- Vitamin C.
Vitamin C is one of the essential elements to strengthen the immune system, as it is the first line of defence in the face of corona, as it has a great role in strengthening immunity and preventing corona, because it contains some properties that resist viruses and expel germs from the body, and there are many foods that it contains a lot of vitamin C, namely:
Guava.
Guava is one of the most important fruits rich in vitamin C, and some other vitamins that strengthen immunity and prevent viruses and infections.
- oranges
- lemon
- the strawberry
- Kiwi
- mandarin
Watermelon
There are also a lot of vegetables that contain vitamin C, especially vegetables with a dark green color, namely:
Pepper of all kinds
Broccoli
All Green leaf like- 'watercress- parsley- spinach- and others.'
2- Zinc
Zinc metal helps to strengthen the immune system, as research has shown that zinc can interfere with the molecular process that causes mucus and bacteria to build inside the nasal passages, and through this it combats viruses and prevents their effects.
Zinc is available in these foods:
- Nuts, pulp and peanuts
A daily handful of nuts must be taken every day as it helps to boost immunity.
- Seafood of all kinds
Lupine
The lupine can be eaten daily, with lemon juice and cumin, as it is considered an integrated meal to raise immunity, anti-inflammatory and oxidative stress.
3- Omega.
Omega 3 is found in these foods:
Fish, especially fatty fish.
Nuts
- hot oil
Flaxseed
4- Vitamin E.
It is found in olive oil and hot oil.
The importance of proteins
Dr. Sherry Al-Ansi also stressed that it is necessary to eat proteins on a daily basis, whether they are animal proteins such as meat, chicken, fish and eggs, or vegetable, such as beans, beans, lupine and lentils, or eat a Koshari dish, which is an integrated protein meal.
Forbidden Food:
There are some foods to refrain from because they weaken immunity, and they are:
1- Simple sugars.
Simple sugars help in feeding viruses, as it is considered a foreign body inside the body and it feeds on sugar, so it must be absolutely abstained and replaced with white honey, or fruit because it is very useful and gives a natural sugar to the body.
2- Fatty meals.
3- Takeaway and fried food.
4- Preservatives.
Drinks.
There are some drinks that help raise immunity and attack the virus, because the virus initially attacks the nose, mouth, and right, and at this time it can be eliminated through, and these drinks are:
Hot herbal drinks.
Ginger with Honey
Star anise
Thyme
Does following a diet during this period reduce immunity?
A therapeutic nutrition consultant confirms that there are some unhealthy dieting methods, which greatly reduce calories, which weakens immunity, and this should be avoided during this period, but if anyone follows a healthy balanced diet as mentioned and stay away from fatty meals and sugar Simple will gradually reduce his body without any incorrect system.
Fish, especially fatty fish.
Nuts
- hot oil
Flaxseed
4- Vitamin E.
It is found in olive oil and hot oil.
The importance of proteins
Dr. Sherry Al-Ansi also stressed that it is necessary to eat proteins on a daily basis, whether they are animal proteins such as meat, chicken, fish and eggs, or vegetable, such as beans, beans, lupine and lentils, or eat a Koshari dish, which is an integrated protein meal.
Forbidden Food:
There are some foods to refrain from because they weaken immunity, and they are:
1- Simple sugars.
Simple sugars help in feeding viruses, as it is considered a foreign body inside the body and it feeds on sugar, so it must be absolutely abstained and replaced with white honey, or fruit because it is very useful and gives a natural sugar to the body.
2- Fatty meals.
3- Takeaway and fried food.
4- Preservatives.
Drinks.
There are some drinks that help raise immunity and attack the virus, because the virus initially attacks the nose, mouth, and right, and at this time it can be eliminated through, and these drinks are:
Hot herbal drinks.
Ginger with Honey
Star anise
Thyme
Does following a diet during this period reduce immunity?
A therapeutic nutrition consultant confirms that there are some unhealthy dieting methods, which greatly reduce calories, which weakens immunity, and this should be avoided during this period, but if anyone follows a healthy balanced diet as mentioned and stay away from fatty meals and sugar Simple will gradually reduce his body without any incorrect system.
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