EAT AND DRINK RIGHT TO PROTECT YOURSELF

STAY SAFE, STAY HEALTHY

WITH A HOST OF VIRAL INFECTIONS DOING THE ROUNDS IN THE CITY, YOU NEED TO EAT AND DRINK RIGHT TO PROTECT YOURSELF

    With change in the weather conditions, our body, too, adapts to a different metabolism. To cope up with this change, you need to ensure that your immune system is fortified to keep your body healthy and safe from all diseases. One of the best ways to boost your immune system is to pay extra attention to what you eat. Doctors and health experts recommend that a diet rich in easily digestible foods like fruits and vegetables help you resist infections because these foods contain immune-boosting antioxidants that protect your body.
    Shoddy lifestyle patterns are responsible today for low immunity which have made people more prone to infections and less close to good health. In order to improve your body's immunity, not much needs to be done except for monitoring your food intake and introducing slight changes into your lifestyle. These changes could include anything from fitting an hour of a simple physical activity to adding fresh fruit to one's diet. Ayurveda and yoga have long been trusted to provide good health and help in maintaining it.
>> WHAT YOU CAN DO TO IMPROVEYOUR IMMUNITY: Deal with stress — Stress is one of the main factors that lowers the body's resistance to ward off infections. One cannot eliminate stress completely hence one should find ways to deal with them. Engage yourself in activities that help you unwind
and relax. Managing stress effectively is one of the best ways to improve immunity.
Catch on that beauty sleep — Sleep ensures that your body is well rested and strong enough to cope with temperature changes. Adequate sleep is essential for good health and helps your immune system function better. Think positive — Your state of mind is an essential part of your health and wellbeing. Developing a positive outlook towards life can go a long way in managing good health. Exercise —Moderate physical activity is known to help in boosting immunity. Make sure to fit it in your dose of daily exercise but don’t overdo it. Eat fruits and vegetables — Both vitamin C and beta carotene, function as antioxidants and help in the oxidation of free radicals and hence help in immunity. Water — Drink water and more of it. You have heard it time and again. Water is also known to help in immune function by efficient toxin removal from the body. Tea — Green and black teas are known to be a rich source of flavonoids, which are associated with a range of potential health benefits.
DRINK TO YOUR WELLBEING 
HERE ARE A FEW HEALTH CONSCIOUS REASONS YOU SHOULD ADD A CUP OF TEA TO YOUR DAILY ROUTINE
    For over years, the health effects of tea have been extensively studied. It’s benefits have been linked to lower heart disease through the action of flavonoids. Other studies show that tea can combat osteoporosis and relieve some allergy symptoms. For centuries various kinds of teas have been known to provide health benefits to their consumers - and these go far beyond just the 'pleasure of having tea'. 1.IMMUNITY: It has been found out that the immunity defenses of tea drinkers compared to coffee drinkers are much higher. So next time, when the cold is doing rounds in your office, you may want to grab a cup of chai.Jasmine tea can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol, regulate aging, reduce stress, prevent certain cancers and strengthen the immune system. It also helps improve intestinal conditions. 2. FLU FIGHTER: Made from the more oxidised tea leaves than those used in oolong, green, and white varieties, black tea is stronger in flavour and contains more caffeine than the rest. Plain black tea without sweeteners or additives contains negligible quantities of calories, protein, sodium, and fat and is rich in antioxidants that lower blood pressure and can even bust cancer cells. Adding milk to tea however reduces its benefits. 3. KEEPS INFECTIONS AT BAY: It has been found that tea contains chemicals known as alkylamine antigens which mimic the activity of some tumour cells and bacteria, boosting the body’s immune response. 4. ANTIOXIDANTS: The least-processed tea has the maximum antioxidant content that can fight free radicals, help lower cholesterol and offer protection to the heart. Tea is a natural killer of bacteria and viruses and helps guard against common cold and flu and some studies suggest even ward off some cancers. TRADITIONAL MEDICINE: Ayurveda uses a variety of herbs in the treatment of diseases and several of these herbs have been scientifically proven to have beneficial effects on the human body.For example ginger, ashwagandha, basil, licorice and cardamom have been trusted by the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda to have beneficial effects on immunity.
    LICORICE Commonly been used in Chinese medicine, licorice enhances the effects of other herbal remedies.This may be the reason for its effectiveness at improving immunity.
    BASIL Basil is known to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties and it is found to enhance immune system function.It is very effective at modulating the body's physiological and most interestingly psychological -
    responses to stress.

GINGER Dried ginger is known for improving digestion and fighting common cold and cough.

ASHWAGANDHA Ashwagandha herb has antibacterial, anti-tumour, anti-inflammatory and is effective in bringing about positive changes in the immune system.

CARDAMOM Apart from imparting flavour to the tea it is also known to help support the immune function.