Now we are going through a very difficult time in our life. The world is facing COVID 19 pandemic and most of us are in the lockdown situation. So this is the time to try some immune boosters.

Let’s check which are immune boosters that can help to improve our immunity.

Lemon :

This citrus fruit is rich in Vitamin C. As Vitamin C is considered as one of the immunity boosters you need to keep lemon in your diet. Vitamin C can neutralize free radicals in our body and prevent cellular damage. It is also believed that eating fruits and vegetables rich in Vitamin C reduces the risk of heart attacks. We need to keep our body hydrated this summer too. So we suggest drinking lemon juice daily. We have already written about the special lemon juice in our earlier post. 

Turmeric:

One of the famous ingredients of Indians. Turmeric is the most active compound in curcumin. It has antioxidant properties which help to improve your immunity. The famous recipe milk with turmeric powder is considered as medicine for cold and fever. Try this drink every day before going to bed to keep all diseases away. A pinch of turmeric in any dish will make it perfect. So try to use turmeric in your daily routine.

Pineapple:

Pineapple is also one of the immunity boosters, it consists of an enzyme called bromelain which aids protein digestion thus allowing immunity boosting amino acids to work properly. It is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Vazhakulam, a district in Ernakulam, Kerala is known for its pineapple production. It has Geographical indication for large scale cultivation and production of pineapple. You can eat pineapple as a fruit or as juice. The delicious fruit salads with pineapple will help you to improve your immunity, add some berries, apple and orange to it.

Other main immunity boosters include ginger, garlic, citrus fruits etc. These are some lifestyle modifications you can follow. But to keep this pandemic away you need to follow social distancing and proper hygiene practices. Stay Safe, Stay healthy