Garlic has healing properties which help to prevent cold or flu and other illness and also fights against stomach cancer, colon cancer, to lower high blood pressure and reduce the risk of Heart Disease. The compound present in Garlic is known as allicin, which has immune-boosting properties.
Including in our diet, Vitamin C rich fruits help to boost immune systems in our body. Oranges and Kiwi are good sources of Vitamin C nutrients that will increase the immune system and keeps your body skin smooth and elastic. Citrus fruits are rich in anti-inflammatory and antioxidants. Additionally, they are rich in fibers helps to prevent cancer.
Generally, teas are packed with flavonoids, both green and black teas. Green tea is a good source of epigallocatechin gallate, or EGCG, and antioxidant. ECGC present in the green tea helps to boost the immune system, EGCG is a compound which will be preserved in green tea, either it is not steamed, nor it is fermented. EGCG present in black tea will be destroyed when it goes on the fermentation process.
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Ginger used as the main component found in a variety of dishes, mainly Non-veg items and in teas. Ginger is rich in anti-inflammatory and antioxidants, which helps to boost immunity power and also fights against cough, lowering cholesterol level, prevents from morning sickness, sore throat, and other inflammatory illnesses.
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Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin C, beta carotene and antioxidants, Spinach helps to boost the immunity system in our body, increasing the number of white blood cells present in our collection. Overcooking of Spinach may lead to loss of nutrients. Hence it has to cook as little as possible so that it preserves its nutrients. Light cooking helps to protect Vitamin A and allows other nutrients to be released from oxalic acid.
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