Wellness - General Health | 0-16 yrs
Boost Your Child's Immunity With These Five Foods
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If your child is falling ill often, then it is a sign of a weak immunity. This makes your child vulnerable to a host of diseases for a strong immune system is the body's defence mechanism against a host of illnesses.
There are many things you can do to boost your child's immunity. One of the best ways is to incorporate certain foods in his diet that will boost his immunity.
Go through this ClipBook that looks at 5 foods that boost immunity in children.
What Is Immunity?
Kids are most vulnerable to infections since their immunity is still in the growing stage. Hence, it is very important to pay special attention to build their immunity. Else, the kid will get trapped in a vicious cycle of low immunity and will be ...
1. Almonds
According to a study, it has been revealed that naturally occurring chemicals found in the skin of the nut boost the immune system's response to such infections. Almonds are packed with vitamin E and manganese, a strong immune-boosting duo that bo...
2. Berries
Of all the so-called superfoods — the nutrient-rich foods high in antioxidants that are thought to fight the ills of aging — few receive more accolades than the berry family. From humble blueberries to their exotic cousins from distant climes, ber...
3. Turmeric
According to a research published in the journal PLOS ONE (Public Library of Science), curcumin, a compound found in turmeric is known to have anti-inflammatory properties that helps boost immunity. While eating turmeric in its raw form is good, r...
4. Honey
One of the healthiest food in the world is definitely honey. It is abundant in enzymes and nutrients full of health benefits and can also be used in a variety of medical uses.
5. Eggs
Eggs are so nutritious that they're often referred to as "nature's multivitamin." They also have unique antioxidants and powerful brain nutrients that many people are deficient in. Research has shown that when a person is low in vitamin D, they ar...
