Foods For Immunity:  Increasing pollution has put our health in serious danger. Due to pollution, the risk of many types of diseases in our body increases. In such a situation, it is important to have strong immunity. Anyway, with the change of seasons, problems like cold and cough occur. Having a strong immune system will help prevent them. Some food items can help in improving immunity. Here we are going to tell you about some such foods, which can help a lot in increasing immunity.

Immunity boosting foods

• Green leafy vegetables- spinach, fenugreek, mustard etc. contain plenty of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals which help in detoxifying the body and increasing immunity. The chlorophyll present in them helps in removing pollutants from the body.
• Fruits- Orange, grapes, kiwi etc. are rich in vitamin C , which is very important for boosting immunity. Vitamin C helps in producing antibodies in the body, which are helpful in fighting infections.
• Walnuts- Walnuts contain omega-3 fatty acids that help reduce inflammation and keep the lungs healthy.
• Broccoli- Broccoli contains sulforaphane which is a powerful antioxidant and protects against damage caused by pollution.
• Turmeric- Turmeric contains curcumin which helps in reducing inflammation and boosting immunity. Drinking turmeric mixed with milk helps in keeping the lungs healthy.
• Garlic- Garlic has antibiotic properties, which help fight infection.
• Yogurt- Yogurt contains probiotics which help in keeping the digestive system healthy and boosting immunity.
• Eggs- Eggs contain vitamin D which is very important for boosting immunity.

Apart from this, the immune system can also be strengthened by improving your daily life. Exercising daily, sleeping for 8-9 hours, reducing stress and drinking plenty of water also helps in strengthening the immune system.

Also, it is important to protect yourself from pollution. So wear a mask before going out of the house. Check the AQI of the place you are going to. If the AQI is high, avoid going to that place. Use an air purifier inside the house . Apart from this, drink plenty of water. Drinking water reduces the mucus in the throat, which makes breathing easier. Also do breathing exercises to keep the lungs healthy.