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Boost Your Immunity System To Fight Coronavirus
As cases of coronavirus continue to rise, taking daily precautions such as washing your hands, social distancing, respiratory hygiene, exercising and getting enough sleep is key to lowering risk of infection. But maintaining a healthy diet to help boost your immune system may also give you an edge.
A well-balanced diet provides important vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to keep the body and mind strong and healthy. Eating well can also help ward off numerous diseases and health complications, as well as help maintain a healthy body weight, provide energy, allow better sleep, and improve brain function. Coronavirus is not an exception of those diseases.
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These foods act as a shield by keeping the cells that line your respiratory tract healthy helping your body fight off viral infections such as coronavirus. Generally eating lots of highly pigmented fruits and vegetables along with eating whole grains and beans are good food habits to adopt. To fight a viral infection: Stay hydrated, eat fruits that contain Vitamins, most especially vitamin C and the like.
HOW TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY
- 1.Hand and respiratory hygiene.
- 2. Don’t smoke.
- 3. Eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables.
- 4.Exercise regularly.
- 5. Maintain a healthy weight.
- 6. Limit alcohol consumption.
- 7. Get adequate sleep.
- 8.Avoid infection, by regular handwashing and cooking meats thoroughly.
- 9. Less stressful activities or manage stress.
EAT BALANCE DIET, STAY HEALTHY, STAY HOME, STAY SAFE.
Compiled By Std. Nr. Reuben MZ.
Abdullahi Suleiman a Certified Registered Nurse based in Nigeria, an Entrepreneur and Also a Blogger, passionate about Community Development and Cosmetic Nursing
