Throughout my study about the Corona Virus, I have realized that to be able to survive the corona virus, you must have a strong immune system. According to Center for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.A, children above the age of 10 have stronger immune system than adults above 60. This could attribute to the fact why less children or young people are affected by the corona virus.
Can your food make you sick? Studies have shown spikes in sugar intake suppress your immune system. When your immune system is compromised, you are more likely to get sick. If you eat a lot of foods and beverages high in sugar or refined carbohydrates, which the body processes as sugar, you may be reducing your body’s ability to ward off disease.
“Eating a well-rounded diet high in pretty, colorful veggies and fruits will give your body the vitamins and minerals it needs to fight off illness. These foods help your body regulates and stabilizes to work at peak performance,” says Samer Blackmon, M.D., an internal medicine specialist at Piedmont. “Believe it or not, what you put in your mouth serves as one building block to a strong immune system.
Symptoms of Weak Immune System:
- autoimmune disorders
- inflammation of the internal organs
- blood disorders or abnormalities, such as anemia
- digestive issues, including loss of appetite, diarrhea, and abdominal cramping
- growth and developmental delays in infants and children
Some Foods to Eat and Do for Strong Immune System:
- Citrus Fruits: Orange, Grapes, Tangerines, Lemons, Limes, Clementines, etc.
- Red Bell Peppers
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Spinach
- Yogurt
- Almonds
- Turmeric
- Green Tea
- Pawpaw
- Kiwi
- Watermelon
- Sweet Potato
- Mushroom
- Poultry: Chicken, Turkey, Guinea Fowl, etc.
- Sunflower Seeds
- Seashells: Crab, Clam, Lobster, Mussels, etc.
- Get adequate sleep
- Exercise Regularly
- Cook meats thoroughly
- Maintain a healthy weight
Things to avoid for a Strong Immune System:
- Avoid Soda
- Processed foods
- Foods and drinks high in sugar
- Refined carbohydrates
- Avoid taking Alcoholic beverages
- Avoid smoking
Practice Good Personal Hygiene by Washing your hands:
- before, during, and after preparing meals and snacks
- before eating
- after blowing the nose, sneezing, or coughing
- before and after treating a cut or another open skin wound
- after having contact with someone who is unwell
- after using or helping a child use the bathroom
- after changing a diaper
- after touching an animal or animal food or waste
- after touching garbage
https://www.livescience.com/first-case-coronavirus-found.html
https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/people-at-risk-food-poisoning.html
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/how-to-boost-your-immune-system
https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/foods-that-boost-the-immune-system#other-options
https://www.piedmont.org/living-better/foods-and-drinks-that-compromise-your-immune-system
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324930#tips-to-stay-healthy
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