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Foods That Make Best Immunity Boosters

A nutritious diet and a strong immune system are two things that keep you fit and away from diseases. If your body’s natural defenses are robust, it lowers your chances of getting caught by infections, diseases, and allergies. While exercising and supplements can increase your body’s resilience to infections and maladies, including healthy foods in your diet can bridge nutritional gaps apart from safeguarding your body against harmful microbes and maladies. Here, we’re curating a list of immune-boosting foods that can help you reach optimal immunity. Let’s take a look.

Turmeric: The rhizomatous spice holds a folk culinary importance and is used to impart a bright yellow color to authentic dishes. Interestingly, it makes a wonderful immunity booster as well. Turmeric or Haldi comes fortified with organic compounds such as curcumin, vitamins, and minerals that relieve inflammation and improve blood circulation in the body. Besides, vitamins in the yellow spice aid blood cell production and improve cell-mediated immunity in the body for optimal health and wellness. You can boil a teaspoon of turmeric powder with milk and drink this golden tea at least once a day or take turmeric capsules for the best benefits.

Garlic: Garlic (lehsun) is a bulbous veggie from allium family and is known for its anti-microbial properties. It comes fortified with B vitamins, folates, and valuable minerals like zinc and sulphur that diligently boost the body’s immune response, promote overall wellness, and safeguard against diseases and infections. Apart from its medicinal use, garlic holds a special place in the culinary world and is used to add flavor to curries, soups, chutneys, etc. 

Amla: Though all citrus fruits such as oranges and kiwi contain an appreciable amount of vitamin C, Amla contains the highest amounts of the immune-boosting vitamin. Besides, this super fruit comes enriched with valuable metals such as chromium and zinc that play a crucial role in enhancing the body’s immune system and ensuring wellness. 

Tulsi: Tulsi, also known as ‘holy basil’ is a sacred plant in Indiaand holds medicinal importance in Indian culture. Besides, Tulsi extract has been a ritualistic treatment for cough, seasonal flu, fever, and body aches. Its adaptogenic agents help relieve stress and soothe the mind.

Nuts & Seeds: Dry fruits and seeds such as cashews, almonds, pumpkin seeds, or pistachios are all rich in zinc. This mineral not only keeps immunity on track but regulates metabolic processes in the body. Also, zinc makes an inevitable component of most immune-boosting supplements such as Electrify Tablets by Nirvasa. 

Green Tea: Green tea is known for its high antioxidant content and mild amounts of caffeine. These valuable compounds protect the body cells from oxidative stress. Besides, organic compounds such as vitamin C in green coffee support the immune system and helps ward off potential infections and maladies.

These are some of the most impressive options from a vast list of immune-boosting foods. If you often suffer allergies and infections, try including these foods or take natural immunity boosters such as Nirvasa Ashwagandha capsules, Moringa or Amla Capsules to support your regular diet.