Natural Food to Fight Omicron

The immune system can help fight the highly-infectious strain Omicron. Add these foods to your diet to boost immunity. To make our immunity strong, diet plays an important role. Home-cooked food, food rich in fiber vitamin c, micronutrients like green leafy vegetables and fruits can give a boost to our health. Prevention is always better than cure and when it comes to Covid-19, sticking to the basics like wearing masks, following social distancing, and washing hands frequently while following a healthy diet and fitness routine can go a long way in keeping the infection at bay.

Omicron Symptoms

“The symptoms of omicron generally start with body ache, generalized weakness, fatigue, headache and fever in the initial days and eventually they might also develop a cough which is sometimes dry along with a cold where there is water from the nose, sneezing, etc. The cough is typically dry which resolves over the next few days. Most of the time i.e. in 80% of the patients, fever is resolving over the first 3 days and if not, then that becomes a sign of moderate to severe infection which needs close monitoring,”

 

Suggest foods that will help you fight Omicron.

Ghee

 It is one of the most easily digestible fats which generates heat in the body and keeps you warm. It’s a great thing to add to your daily diet.

Amla

 It is a seasonal food that is packed with vitamin C and makes your immune system strong. It keeps all the diseases and illnesses away. Make sure to have raw amla or amla juice on a regular basis.

Millets

High on fiber, millets have a low glycemic index which makes them an ideal diet for diabetics too. It not only boosts your immunity but also aids in weight loss. During the winter season, it’s good to add millets like ragi, bajra, jowar which have high fiber, are good for your digestive system, and increase your blood circulation.

Ginger

 Its anti-inflammatory properties help in curing sore throat. It is highly effective in fighting germs, bacteria, and viruses. Adding it daily to your tea or kaadha can keep your immune system strong.

Turmeric

 It’s a powerful antioxidant and including this in your daily diet gives relief from all the cough problems. Take 1 tsp of turmeric, mix it with one glass of warm water and have it every morning on empty stomach.

Honey

High on antioxidants and good for digestion and gut health, it’s effective for sore throat also. Add it to your ginger tea or kadhaa to fight Omicron.

Fight Omicron with these simple tips to boost immunity

  • Limit intake of sugar in your daily diet as it can increase your weight and leads to obesity which can eventually lower your immune system.
  • Modify your lifestyle to reverse lifestyle diseases so your body is not already burdened with diseases. Manage the side effects of your medications to keep your immune army strong. He also advises his followers to quit smoking and eating junk food.
  • Vitamin D is vital for immune function, prevention and recovery and advises his followers to get their levels checked and get enough sunlight
  • Have a balanced diet. Include more fruits, vegetables, leafy green vegetables, cruciferous vegetablesmushroomsand high fiber foods (whole grain, nuts, dried fruits, etc.) in the diet. Some studies show that eating probiotic foods such as yogurt, sour pickles, and traditional buttermilk, and ginger and garlic may also be beneficial.
  •  Do not use tobacco in any form, especially do not smoke.
  • Do not drink alcohol, or drink only in moderation.
  • Avoid or reduce drinks and foods high in caffeine such as dark chocolate, coffee, energy drinks, sodas, green tea, and black tea.
  • Maintain a healthy weight (BMI: 18.5 to 24.9).
  • Remain hydrated. Hydration is a part of good immune functioning. Water is the best hydrator. Do not waste money on pricey ‘immune boosting’ beverages.
  • Get adequate sleep (7-9 hours a day for adults). Set a sleep schedule, reduce light and noise in the bedroom, and eat a light dinner. 
  • Minimize stress and anxiety. Do yoga, meditation, deep breathing. Practice mindfulness.’ Listen to soothing music. Spend time with friends and family.
  • Exercise promotes good circulation, and this makes the immune system more efficient. 
    • Include cardiovascular exercises such as walking, jog, running, swim, and cycling 45-60 minutes, five days a week. Maintain a heart rate of 64-74% of the maximum heart rate for your age (to get that, subtract your age from 220) during the exercise. 
    • Do strength training exercises two or three times a week. Exercise all major muscle groups. Do a single set of each exercise using a weight or resistance level heavy enough to tire your muscles after about 12 to 15 repetitions. 

Natural Food to Fight Omicron

Comments Natural Food to Fight Omicron

  1. aaliyah says...

    Wow it’s helpful…..

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