Since the outbreak of novel coronavirus, we are hearing a lot about Immunity and the immune system. But what does Immunity mean?\u00a0 Immunity is the ability of our body to prevent or combat any infection. People with strong immunity does not fall ill frequently. A slight weather change or the change in environment does not cause any infection in individuals with high immunity, which, on the other hand, is quite often observed in people with low immunity. People with low Immunity catch infection fast and require frequent medications.<\/p>\n
Albert Szent-Gyorgyi (Nobel Prize in Physiology & Medicine 1937) said: \u201cA Vitamin is a substance that makes you ill if you don\u2019t eat it\u201d. <\/em><\/p>\n So, what vitamins increase or boost our immunity?<\/p>\n The immune system is very much influenced by nutrients. So, let\u2019s have a look at some major vitamins and nutrients that can influence our immunity.<\/p>\n So how can we obtain vitamin C through diet?\u00a0\u00a0 Here are some foods which are abundant in vitamin C. And, including them in your diet can help boost your immunity.<\/p>\n \u00a0Fruits that contain Vitamin C:<\/strong> All Citrus fruits i.e. Lemon, orange, Indian gooseberry (Amla), guava, watermelon, strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, cranberry, kiwi, mango, pineapple, and papaya.<\/p>\n Foods with high Vitamin C:<\/strong> Green Vegetables, such as spinach and kale, cauliflower, cabbage, bell peppers, sweet potato, broccoli, tomatoes, and chickpeas.<\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Fruits with high Vitamin A:<\/strong>\u00a0 Mango, watermelon, papaya, and apricot.<\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Foods abundant in Vitamin A:<\/strong> Cod liver oil, sweet potato, carrots, blackeyed peas, spinach, broccoli, red\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0pepper, and pumpkin.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Foods rich in Vitamin D:<\/strong> Salmon, herring and sardines, cod liver oil, tuna, egg yolk, and mushrooms.<\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Vegetarian foods that are abundant in Vitamin D:<\/strong> Dairy products, oranges, soy milk, and cereals.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Fruits rich in Vitamin E:<\/strong> Avocado, mango, kiwi, blackberries, black currents, olives, and almonds.<\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Foods high in Vitamin E:<\/strong> Nuts, seeds, vegetable oils, wheat germ, and dark green leafy vegetables.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Fruits with high Folate:<\/strong> Citrus fruits, avocados, and banana.<\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Food with high Folate:<\/strong> Leafy vegetables, eggs, beans, broccoli, and milk.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Fruits high in Iron:<\/strong> Apples, banana, pomegranate, and dry fruits.<\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Food high in Iron:<\/strong> Liver, red meat, chicken, seafood, lentils, beans, and breakfast cereals.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Fruits high in Zinc:<\/strong> Pumpkin seeds, cashew nuts, almonds, avocado, blackberries, pomegranate, apricot,\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0peaches, and kiwi.<\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Foods high in Zinc:<\/strong> \u00a0Yogurt, chickpeas, kidney beans, peas, oats, buckwheat, rice, quinoa, and amaranth.<\/p>\n So, eat healthy food, exercise regularly, and boost your immune system to stay fit and fine.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Since the outbreak of novel coronavirus, we are hearing a lot about Immunity and the immune system. But what does Immunity mean?\u00a0 Immunity is the ability of our body to prevent or combat any infection. People with strong immunity does not fall ill frequently. A slight weather change or the change in environment does not […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":6668,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-container-style":"default","site-container-layout":"default","site-sidebar-layout":"default","disable-article-header":"default","disable-site-header":"default","disable-site-footer":"default","disable-content-area-spacing":"default","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6667","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general"],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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