Boosting Immunity or Strengthening your Immune system has been a topic of utmost importance these days. In this article, we will discuss 8 Foods to Boost the Immune System that are easily available in your kitchen and 2 Ayurvedic Herbs to Boost Immunity.
8 Foods to Boost the Immune System are:
1. Ginger
Ginger is a widely used ingredient in the food and is easily available in your kitchen. Due to its antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, it is very effective in many health problems such as upset stomach, indigestion, motion sickness, and nausea. But above all its immunity-boosting properties is what makes it the much-preferred choice for strengthening the immune system.
You can include ginger in your daily diet by either adding it in your food while cooking it and it also enhances the taste of food Or, drinking 1-2 cups of ginger tea daily by adding some honey and lemon juice into it. It will work wonders by providing you with a daily dose of immunity.
2. Turmeric
Turmeric is another most popular ingredient which can be easily found in your kitchen. The anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and immunity properties of turmeric not only make it an excellent healer but also a great immunity builder.
You can strengthen your immunity with turmeric in three different ways
1. You can add a teaspoon of turmeric powder every time you cook your food.
2. You can also drink turmeric milk before going to bed daily.
How to make the turmeric milk?
For this many people advise to mix the turmeric powder in a glass of hot milk and drink it.
But let me tell you, this is not the best way to make the turmeric milk as you won’t get the complete benefit of turmeric milk out of this method.
The best way is to take a glass of milk, add half a teaspoon of turmeric powder into it, and boil it at low flame for 4-5 minutes.
Let it cool it for some time. Then add a pinch of black pepper before you drink.
The best time to drink it before bed. Also, Please note that there should be a gap of at least 1 hour after your last meal.
3. Include turmeric in your diet is to drink 1-2 cups of turmeric tea daily.
3. Basil Leaves
Basil Leaves also known as Tulsi holds a very special place in Hindu scriptures and Ayurveda. The medicinal properties of basil leaves offer numerous health benefits.
To get the daily dose of immunity, you should eat 4-5 leaves of basil daily on an empty stomach in the morning.
You can also drink herbal tea made out of basil leaves and ginger and then adding lemon or honey or both.
4. Garlic
Garlic is easily available in your kitchen and is used in many foods to enhance its taste. It has a very special compound called Allicin, which has immunity strengthening properties.
Thus, include garlic into your daily diet either in your food or by chewing 1-2 garlic cloves on an empty stomach in the morning.
5. Cloves
The antioxidant and antibacterial properties present in Cloves make it an immunity strengthening spice. You can either add cloves in your food or chew 3-4 cloves daily to boost your immunity. Also, remember it is extremely helpful in common cold, cough, or sore throat.
6. Cinnamon
Cinnamon is another spice commonly found in the kitchen. It is rich in anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It offers many health benefits, such as it is good for heart-related diseases, diabetes, etc. Above all, it strengthens the immune system.
Thus, include cinnamon in your daily diet either by adding a pinch of it while cooking or in your tea.
7. Honey
Honey has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammation properties which not only help in cough and cold but also strengthen the immune system. Thus, include honey in your daily diet.
8. Lemon
Lemon is a highly rich source of Vitamin C which makes it an excellent immunity booster. Their anti-bacterial and anti-viral property not only detoxifies the body but also prevents from common cold and throat infections.
Thus, include lemon in your daily diet in whatever way you like, such as
- Drinking warm water with lemon on an empty stomach in the morning
- Adding it to your food.
- Drinking Lemon tea
- Drinking Lemonade etc.
Now that we have known 8 Foods to Boost the Immune System, its time to know 2 very Important Herbs that hold a very significant place in the Ayurveda and are widely used and recommend to boost your immunity.
1. Giloy Juice
Giloy also known as Heart-leaved Moonseed or Gaduchi is well known for strengthening immunity. It is also good for your respiratory system and helps the body to fight against infections. You can find Giloy Juice in any health store near you.
The best way to consume it is to mix 15-30 ml of Giloy juice with an equal quantity of water and drink it every day in the morning on an empty stomach. Use it continuously for 2 months, Then take a break for 1 month, and then you can start again.
2. Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha also known as Indian Ginseng or Winter Cherry is an ancient herb that has been used to treat many health problems for ages. Some of the important health benefits that it offers are
- It relieves stress
- Improves concentration
- Increases stamina
- Helpful in Diabetes and Cholesterol
- Aids digestion
- And above all it Boosts Immunity
- It is generally available in two forms: Capsules and Powder.
Based on its availability in your nearby health store, you can have either of them with a glass of milk daily before bed.
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