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Eat These To Build Your Immunity Level & Prevent Infections

When the immunity level is low, people tend to contract infections very easily. There are a few foods which can help to build your immunity. Read through to learn about it.

Do you feel sick quite often? Your cough and cold is not leaving you and you have been sneezing continuously. Then chances are that your immune system is becoming weak.

In situations like this, if you want to provide a boost to the immunity level and build up a shield against these infections, then there are certain natural foods that actually help.

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It is the body's immune system that fights the viruses and bacteria and helps in guarding the body against harmful germs and infections. The moment your immunity level falls down below normal, you tend to contract several diseases, the most common being cold and cough.

Having the right diet, the correct food at the right time are essential to maintain the body's immunity level that helps to fight against several diseases.

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Apart from the diet, even the stress level plays a highly important role as far as the body's immunity system is concerned.

Here is a list of a few food items that help to build the body's immunity and prevent any kind of infections. Take a look.

1. Garlic:

1. Garlic:

Garlic is one of the best known antibiotics that has been used since ancient times. It helps in boosting the immunity level and helps to fight against cold and cough. It can be added to one's daily food or one could just chew about two garlic cloves everyday.

2. Citrus Fruits:

2. Citrus Fruits:

Citrus fruits like orange, lemon and grapefruits contain high levels of vitamin C that help in boosting the immune system and thus help in preventing against any kind of infections.

3. Turmeric:

3. Turmeric:

The curcumin contained in turmeric is rich in antioxidants. It acts as a natural immunity booster. Turmeric can be added to curries or also one can add half a teaspoon of turmeric in a glass of warm milk, stir it well and have it before going to bed.

4. Nuts:

4. Nuts:

Having a bit of healthy fat is also essential as this helps in maintaining the immunity level and prevents one from contracting any kind of infection. Eating various kinds of nuts that contain healthy fat helps in boosting the immunity level.

5. Yogurt:

5. Yogurt:

Yogurt contains good bacteria and is one of the best probiotics that help in building up the immunity level. Having a small bowl of yogurt everyday helps.

6. Green Tea:

6. Green Tea:

Green tea contains important antioxidants that help in boosting the immunity level and prevent one from falling sick and catching infection quite often. Drink green tea atleast twice a day; it helps.

7. Honey:

7. Honey:

Honey is known for its antibacterial and anti-microbial properties. Having a teaspoon of honey before going to bed helps in lifting up the immunity level.

8. Green Vegetables:

8. Green Vegetables:

Green vegetables like spinach and broccoli should form a part of your everyday meal. Rich in iron, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, green vegetables help in providing a boost to one's immunity level.

Story first published: Friday, November 11, 2016, 10:29 [IST]
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