Here are some foods that will help you to boost your immunity.

Here are some foods that will help you to 

boost your immunity.

To fight the virus from spreading, it is important to prevent infections and build your immunity.

1. Ginger and Garlic

Apart from solving gastric problems and helps in keeping your stomach clean and free from infections, both garlic and ginger are powerful against viruses.

You can switch to ginger tea or add a paste of ginger and garlic curries and soups.

2. Herbs

Herbs such as oregano, tulsi (holy basil leaves), dried thyme and turmeric have antiseptic properties which are great for building your immunity.

Consume a few leaves of tulsi or oregano to fight common cold, sore throat, cough and flu.

You can also have a warm glass of turmeric milk before going to sleep.

3. Coconut oil

There is reason why ancestors believed in the magic of coconut oil to cure ailments.

Lauric acid and caprylic acid present in coconut oil are very important for boosting immunity. 

4. Resveratrol - a compound found in red grapes, mulberries, peanuts, and certain plants, used medicinally as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory

Foods rich in resveratrol such as peanuts, pistachios, grapes, blueberries, cranberries, strawberries and even cocoa and dark chocolate are helpful to fight fungal infection, ultraviolet radiation, stress and injuries.

5. Vitamin-C rich foods

Vitamin C is a powerful anti-oxidant that also enhances how your body cells function. Lack of vitamin C makes you susceptible to infections.

Include amla, red peppers, yellow peppers and Vitamin-C supplements in your diet.

If you have symptoms such as fever, cough/dry cough, tiredness, body aches, nasal congestion, and shortness of breath and so on, follow the tips below - 

• Don't consume raw vegetables.
• Instead, have steamed veggies as salad.
• Wash vegetables and fruits thoroughly before consuming them.
• Stop long fasting and feasting on juices.