A sedentary lifestyle, sudden changes in climate, schedules, stress, poor diet and lack of rest are the causes of weakening the immune system.
These days at home, take care of your defenses
Foods that enhance and reinforce your immunity:
- Minerals, manganese, zinc, copper and selenium: nuts, especially almonds, whole grains.
- Vitamin A and beta-carotenes: carrot, pumpkin, tomato, beet, strawberries, cherries and pepper.
- B vitamins, riboflavin and niacin and selenium: mushrooms, maitake and shiitake.
- Vitamin C: red pepper, cabbage, oranges, lemon.
- Vitamin E: wheat germ, avocado, nuts and green leafy vegetables.
- Probiotics: kefir, sauerkraut or yogurt. • Omega 3, 6 and EVOO: oily fish, salmon, tuna.
- Antioxidants, flavonoids: ginger, turmeric. • Antibiotics and antivirals: garlic and onion.
- The basis is to eat a varied diet, which includes the minerals, vitamins and nutrients that your body needs to function healthily.
Basic habits to take care of your defenses
1. Varied diet, includes in each dish, fruit, vegetables, carbohydrates, proteins, probiotics and adds spices, evoo.
2. Hydration. drink water, broths, juices during the day and don't forget to hydrate your skin.
3. Minimum rest of 8 hours.
4. Exercise, dance, yoga, pilates, stationary bike, walking, etc.
5. Mental hygiene. Diet of news and problems, meditation, moments of doing nothing, reading, music and above all laughter.
