INCREASE YOUR IMMUNITY WITH FOOD

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Fruits– These are rich in Vitamin C that helps increase immunity of the body. Keeps body hydrated. Contains a lot of fiber so improves digestion. Gives instant energy and satiates temptation for food.

Yogurt– Cool! Isn’t it? Put in some fruits and honey for a sweet-dish or make a Raita (with grated cucumber or boiled and grated bottle gourd). Filled with digestive micro-organisms which are good for gut and intestine. Keeps us immune against stomach diseases.

Nuts– Wow! These are energy bombs containing good-fat. Quenches hunger and gives energy boost. Filled with anti-oxidants and improves immunity. Almonds and Walnuts have proved to be helpful in belly fat loss.    

Mushrooms– Hey! I am s(n)o(w) white and avoid Chlorophyll and Sun but I am very relishing and flavorful. I am vegetarian but gives meaty taste. Vitamins and Selenium makes me your protector against disease. I am damn good my friends.

India spices– Spice up your life my friends. Our fragrance is better than your deodorant dude. Each one of us is a super food. Cinnamon – for diabetics, Dried Ginger, Carom seeds and asafoetida for good digestion, Curry leaves to fight infection, black pepper has anti-bacterial properties, Cloves have anti-septic, local anesthetic, anti-inflammatory, rubefacient (warming and soothing), carminative and anti-flatulent properties. We are going to provide you a protective shield from diseases.

Honey– Honey! I am so sweet. I have anti-bacterial properties and protect your throat and chest from cough and congestion. I am anti-septic and heal small bruises very quickly. I have anti-oxidants to increase your immunity. I can also help you lose body weight. My glycemic index is low so in small amounts I am better that sugar.

Oats– Rolled we are but still absorb a lot. Fiber rich carbohydrate best for morning. Some warm milk and oats are a treat as well as filling and satiating meal.    

Ginger – Helps improve digestion, prevents motion sickness, very good for sour throat. It has anti-inflammatory  and anti-oxidant properties.

Garlic– I am very pungent but my properties are widely accepted. Garlic has antiviral, anti-bacterial, anti-septic and blood-thinning properties. Provide protection against common cold, cough and chest infection.

Turmeric– People all over the world are trying to patent me but I am very humble and very old and part of everyday Indian meal. Some say I am anti-cancerous. I help in arthritis, asthma, colds, diabetes and inflammation.

Tulsi– Indian Tulsi belongs to basil family but has maximum medicinal properties. Common cold, Cough, Fever, mouth infections. Tulsi goes very well with ginger in hot Indian tea. It increases immunity of our body.