Be it any condition, a healthy diet is a road to fast recovery. Watch this video for some quick and easy recipes to help you recover from Weak Immune System!
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Weak Immune System
A strong immune system protects our body from attack of any germs or microorganisms, keeping us free of infections, diseases and illnesses. Dietary deficiencies can lead to a weakened immune system leaving us vulnerable to various health conditions.
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Causes:
Dietary deficiencies
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Food groups to consume for weak immune system:
1. Vitamin A: Strengthens bodys immunity
Foods to consume: Oranges, papaya, tomatoes, watermelon, mangoes, carrots, beet root, bell peppers and capsicum
2. Vitamin C: Produces antibodies to fight elements
Foods to consume: Kiwi fruit, Indian gooseberries, guava and , citrus fruits
3. Vitamin E: Neutralizes toxins in body
Foods to consume: Almonds, walnuts, vegetable oils, whole grains and avocados
4. Zinc: Produces white blood cells to combat infections
Foods to consume: Lamb, beef, pork salmon, chicken, veal liver, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, lentils, nuts oysters
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Recipe 2: Salad
1. Smoothly scoop an avocado and slice it
2. Slice capsicum, tomato, cucumber as well
3. Blanch 2 baby corns in boiling water for about 10 mins
4. Once done, slice the baby corns and mix all the ingredients together
5. If you eat chicken, you may add some boiled chicken to this salad
6. Sprinkle some wheat germ to increase the zinc content of the salad
For the dressing
7. Take 2 tsp honey in a small bowl
8. Add 2 tsp lemon juice
9. Then add 1 tsp finely chopped mint leaves
10. Also, add salt and pepper for taste
11. Mix this dressing with the vegetables
12. Toss it well its ready to eat
Have this whenever you feel hungry during the day