Despite being on complete lockdown, washing our hands regularly and following all the directives stated by WHO, the COVID-19 curve is still not flattening. Additionally, we are all aware that there is no specific treatment for the virus (yet). And while bacteria can be killed by antibiotics, viruses have to be fought by the body’s immunity. Therefore, it is important to take certain measures to boost our immunity and our body defences, against this virus, like adopting an immunity-boosting diet plan.

The immunity-boosting diet plan is more essential for those who have tested positive for the virus, in order to help them recover faster. Their bodies require essential nutrients and antioxidants to fight the virus. If you are wondering what this immunity-boosting diet plan is made of, then wonder no more because Dr Dana Al Hamwi, a clinical dietician at India Gate, has shared in detail about this diet plan.

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Tips for an Immunity Boosting Diet Plan

Morning plan

Begin your day with a tablespoon of olive oil which is very useful in providing your body with healthy Omega 9 essential fatty acids as well as Vitamin E to boost your body immunity. Follow this by drinking a warm glass of water adding to it a slice of lemon and ginger which helps in providing antioxidants as well as neutralizing body PH which can increase your body defence against the virus. Besides this, ensure you increase your intake of warm fluids in the form of water, herbal teas, etc. without sugar. Add a tablespoon of chia seeds to your drinks as it has inflammatory properties.

Healthy probiotics

Add to your diet a bowl of yoghurt or preferably kefir to get healthy probiotics that enhance your digestive system immunity and body immunity. Add a teaspoon of Manuka honey and a little bit of cinnamon and turmeric for more benefits.

Add some inflammatory goodness

Add a tablespoon of chia seeds to your daily diet as it has inflammatory properties that play a bit role in an immunity-boosting diet plan.

Fight against viruses

Include food rich in Zinc in your diet as zinc helps boost body immunity and also produces antibodies to fight against viruses. Eggs, beans and whole grains such as sprouted brown rice are good sources of zinc.

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Snack on Vitamin C

Snack on fruits high in Vitamin C as this is extremely essential especially when your body is coping with a viral attack. Fruits like oranges, lemon, strawberries and green leafy veggies are a good source of Vitamin C. I also recommend 3 dates every day and a handful of nuts.

Don’t forget the chicken soup

Chicken soup with veggies such as broccoli, celery, cauliflower, zucchini, carrots onion and garlic is very helpful. Make sure you add turmeric to all your dishes while cooking as it has anti-inflammatory properties.

Salad, anyone?

Have a plate full of colourful salad every day to increase your intake of nutrients from fibre and antioxidants. While at it, add to it seeds such as flax seeds, and sunflower seeds which will enhance the magnesium and omega 3 intake which is very important not only for the immunity-boosting diet plan but to reduce stress as well.