Foods that boost immune system.

Coronavirus has made us all on lockdown in our various homes.As the case of COVID-19,we need foods that will boost our immune system likewise we should not forget the necessary safety precautions because prevention is better than cure.

Here are foods nearby us that can boost our immune system this period and always,they are cheap and also easy to get.

•Sweet potatoes.

Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin A.
It helps to protect the skin against damage from ultraviolet rays and also gives us a healthy skin.

•Ginger

It is rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory which has a lot of health benefits.

It can be use to make teas,blend with pepper as spice or added to Hibiscus tea(Zobo)

•Garlic

Its a common home remedy for the prevention of common cold.

Taking garlic reduce the risk of getting common cold because it contains Allicin supplement.

•Oranges

They are excellent source of vitamin C.

Vitamin C helps to reduce common cold system and it also help to boost immune system.

•Red ball pepper(Tatashe)

They are alternative source of Vitamin C.

It is blend with other variety of peppers like Tomato,Habanero.

They help boost immune system too.

It is also important to be mindful of other lifestyle factors that may affect immune system such as exercising and not smoking.

It is also essential to remember that the the immune system is complex,eating a healthful food and balanced diet is a way to support and improve the immune system.

Let’s stay safe and be mindful of what we eat.

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