Super Boost Your Immunity In This Covid-19 Pandemic

Super Boost Your Immunity in This Covid-19 Pandemic 

Nutritional well-balanced eating is key in helping to strengthen the body's natural defence network.

In order to keep the immune system functioning at peak performance, make the choice to make good nutrition a top priority.

 It's vital for boosting energy levels and for overall health to include an array of colourful, antioxidant-rich, high fibre, immune-boosting, power-packed superfoods in our diet every single day.

Go Organic –

To help you maintain your health, eat more natural organic products. Many commercial products found on grocery store shelves contain chemical, hormones, and other unnatural food additives which can trigger food allergies and compromise your health.

Acid/Alkaline Imbalance - An imbalance in the pH level is commonly caused by eating too much acid-forming foods, as well as chronic stress.

Excess levels of acid is often referred to as acidosis. The typical Fast food diet is highly acidic. We consume too many foods and beverages like soft drinks, processed foods, junk food, fast foods, fried

foods, refined sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners, etc.

When the body is in a chronic highly acidic state, it forces the body to rob vital minerals and nutrients from internal organs, muscles, and bones to neutralize the acid, leaving the body weakened. This can result in illness and chronic health conditions.

Most whole foods like fruits, vegetables, lentils, beans, nuts, seeds, and healthy fats are primarily alkaline. Whereas foods like apple cider vinegar, lemons, and limes are acidic before digestion–the terms acidic and alkaline represent the effect it has on the body after digestion, these foods actually alkalize the body.

Balance is Key - Experts recommend that ideally, you should aim for a 70/30 ratio. Consume between 60-80% alkaline foods and no more than 20-40% acidic foods at each meal to restore the pH balance in the body.

The best way to balance the body's pH is by consuming a healthy nutrient-rich diet, getting proper rest,

Allium Family –

Garlic, onion, shallots, and leeks all help to detoxify the body and restore liver function and health–and are at the top of the list of foods that help prevents cancer.

Lentils & Beans - 

Low in calories and fat, but packed full of protein–

lentils and beans are high in complex carbohydrates, fibre, folic acid, and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and are an anti-ageing dietary necessity.

Berries - 

When it comes to fresh fruit, berries are the richest source of powerful, anti-ageing antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids (EFA's). The phytonutrients found in berries help discourage the growth of cancer cells, and the high vitamin-C content helps lower the risk of heart disease.

Cruciferous Vegetables -

 Broccoli, cauliflower, kale, cabbage, Brussel sprouts, turnips, and bok choy are considered super veggies containing phytochemicals that have excellent cancer-fighting properties.

Green Foods -

Barley grass, wheatgrass, spirulina, and blue green algae are all extremely anti-ageing and are shown to have beneficial effects on cholesterol, blood pressure, and cancer prevention.

Nuts & Seeds - 

Almonds, walnuts, cashews, and pumpkin seeds are tremendously nutritious and an excellent source of protein, potassium, fibre, and essential fatty acids. Nuts have numerous anti-ageing and beauty benefits. One Caveat: Consume nuts in moderation if you’re trying to cut calories as they are high in fat.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids - 

These "good fats" are found in foods such as salmon and tuna, flaxseed (oil), hemp seed oil, chia seed oil, avocado, and nuts. Omega-3 fats are essential for brain, cardiovascular, and skin health.

Soy - 

Tofu, soy, tempeh, and miso contain powerful cancer-fighting compounds known as isoflavones. Isoflavones possess active antioxidant properties, as well as antifungal and antimicrobial components which reduce bad cholesterol, encourage bone density, and help reduce night sweats and hot flashes in postmenopausal women. NOTE: Because soy mimics estrogen, women who have, or have had breast cancer should consult their doctor about whether to include soy in their diet.

Spices - 

Used for centuries for their medicinal, as well as culinary purposes–cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, paprika, rosemary, cayenne, oregano, and basil actually have more disease-fighting antioxidants than

most fruits and vegetables.

Sprouts - 

Sprouts are one of the most nutritious foods that exist! They're extremely high in protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and have a high enzyme content, making them easy to digest. Sprouts are best eaten raw as cooking destroys much of their nutritional content.

Yoghurt & Kefir - 

Containing live cultures, these foods are vital for replenishing healthy flora in the digestive tract. Adding fermented (probiotic) foods to your daily diet will boost your immune system and increase your energy.

Whole Grains - 

Complex carbohydrates such as oatmeal, barley, brown rice, quinoa (keen-wah), and popcorn are not only high in fibre, but a good source of vitamins, iron, and antioxidants. Whole grains have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and many types of cancer.

Say NO to Junk Food!

Avoid excessive sugar intake, refined carbohydrates, processed foods, fast food, and junk food, as they've all been shown to weaken the immune system, lower your energy levels and can lead to a host of health problems.

Retrain Your Taste Buds - 

0ur love to fat, sugar, and salt because that's what we're used to eating. While it may seem foreign at first to eat mainly whole foods and high fibre, plant-based diet—you can retrain your taste buds and learn to prefer a nutritious, clean, wholesome diet. And while it's okay to eat a cheeseburger and french fries, or doughnuts and ice cream on occasion—what matters most, is to make healthy eating a lifestyle pattern.

Key Point: If you're serious about preventing disease, boosting your

the immune system, increasing your energy levels, looking younger, and

feeling your best—then learning to love anti-ageing super foods is a must!