Having a strong immune system is the need of the hour! You must have come across tonnes of information available regarding foods that boost your immunity. But today we bring to you six simple foods that will help in boosting your Immunity.
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The best part about these 6 foods is that they are easily available at home in your kitchen.
- Black Pepper– Also known as ‘Kaali Mirch’ is easily available & helps in boosting our immune system naturally. This spice is naturally rich in Vitamin C which makes it antibacterial as well as keeps the toxins at bay. It can be used in various forms to enhance the flavor of dishes.
- Garlic– Apart from keeping cold, cough & coryza at bay, garlic also acts as an immune boosting supplement. This is a flavorful food having compounds that help the immune system fight against the germs. It is used in making several dishes enhancing their flavor.
- Ginger– Ginger not only soothes the throat, but also relieves the chest congestion and gives the body the much needed push needed for good immunity due to its anti-inflammatory properties. It is mostly used in making tea.
- Lemon– Citrus fruits like lemon, orange, gooseberry etc. can do wonders to keep the common cold away and boost the immune system. It also has anti fungal and antiseptic properties. The high naturally occurring vitamin C content in lemon juice makes it a must have in our kitchen to keep the immunity levels high.
- Turmeric– Turmeric is a simple spice and it is known to have anti fungal and antibacterial properties. It also helps in building the body’s natural defense mechanism against disease causing agents like bacteria, virus, fungus etc.
- Honey– The goodness of having honey cannot be emphasized on enough especially during the changing weather. It contains hydrogen peroxide and pollen which make it antiseptic and relieve seasonal allergies.
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