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What to eat to help protect yourself from coronavirus: foods and spices that boost your immunity
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Antioxidant-rich foods including berries, garlic and onion are essential for building up the immune system, which fights off viruses,

Antioxidant-rich foods including berries, garlic and onion are essential for building up the immune system

Antioxidant-rich foods including berries, garlic and onion are essential for building up the immune system

They contain Vitamins C, B and E which help reduce the risk of disease and help fight off infections.

According to Lee, antioxidant-rich foods, which also include eggplants, pumpkins and carrots, should be eaten at least once a day.

TURMERIC

'Now that we've fought off oxidative damage, it's time to look at controlling inflammation'

'Consuming anti-inflammatory rich foods is essential when it comes to the immune system. To ensure you're eating enough anti-inflammatory rich foods, up your intake of vegetables and fruits.'

Eating at least five vegetables each day can help fight inflammation and ingredients such as turmeric have additional benefits.

'One of my favourite anti-inflammatory ingredients is turmeric. I add it to everything. Seriously. The compound in turmeric known as curcumin holds a plethora of benefits'

Eggs, cheese, tofu and mushrooms for Vitamin D

Vitamin D regulates the production of a protein that "selectively kills infectious agents, including bacteria and viruses,"

Beans, nuts, cereal and seafood for zinc

Zinc helps cells in your immune system grow and differentiate

Milk, eggs, nuts and more for protein

Protein is a key building block for immune cells and antibodies and plays a crucial role in helping our immune system do its job

Bananas, beans and more for prebiotics

Probiotics and prebiotics help boost the health of the microbiome, which in turn supports our immune system, explained Majumdar.
Sources of probiotics include fermented dairy foods such as yogurt and kefir, and aged cheeses, as well as fermented foods such as kimchi, sauerkraut, miso, tempeh and sourdough bread. Sources of prebiotics include whole grains, bananas, onions, garlic, leeks, asparagus, artichokes and beans.

Water, fruit, soup and more for hydration

Finally, stay hydrated.
"Mild dehydration can be a physical stressor to the body," Majumdar said. Women should aim to consume 2.7 liters or 91 ounces of fluids daily, and men, 3.7 liters or 125 ounces; an amount that includes all fluids and water-rich foods, such as fruits, vegetables and soups.
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