Foods for kids to improve immunity and fight COVID-19

As the number of cases of people suffering from Coronavirus, started from Wuhan, China, is rising day by day in and around the world. Everyone is getting curious about how to escape from the tentacles of hazardous and infectious diseases.

Despite scientists’ and researchers’ hard efforts, no cure found till now for fighting the deadly virus, which is spreading rapidly among people. So what can be done apart from reducing contact with people and wearing surgical masks?

Kids are very vulnerable to viruses as their immune system is still in the developing phase, and that’s why the Coronavirus can infect them very quickly.

So what we can do best is to provide you with some more information which can help you in preventing your children from COVID-19.

Below is the list of food that you feed your child for increasing their resistance against the deadly Coronavirus.

• Citrus fruits

Vitamin C is often said to be the best way to improve our immune system. It can increase the production of white blood cells (WBCs), which helps the body to fight with the infections.

• Red bell pepper

It might surprise you that red bell peppers have higher vitamin C content as compared to citrus fruits. Red bell peppers also have beta carotene, which can help your immune system, your skin and also helps in keeping your eyes healthy.

• Broccoli

Broccoli, a superfood as it’s packed with vitamins, minerals, and other healthy substances that are suitable for the body.

It has vitamins A, E, C, fiber, and antioxidants. You should not overcook it to retain its high vitamin and mineral content.

• Garlic

The most popular ingredients in the world, garlic is not only used for giving flavor to your dishes but can also help your body in fighting infections and reducing blood pressures.

It also reduces the clogging of arteries from fat.

• Ginger

Another popular ingredient apart from garlic, ginger has anti-inflammatory properties, which helps in reducing sore throat and other problems like nausea.

Also, it helps people in reducing their cholesterol levels.

• Spinach

Another food in the category of superfood is spinach, which should be involved in the daily meal for a healthy life.

It has a high amount of beta carotene, vitamin C and antioxidants, which can help in reducing the toxins in the body. And another interesting fact about spinach is that it helps in the growth of new brain cells.

Lightly cooked spinach ensures all the nutrients are intact in it and releases many nutrients which it has within it in the leaves.

• Yogurt

Yogurt, such as the greek yogurt, boosts the body’s immune system to fight against viruses and other diseases.

Always get plain yogurt rather than the flavored ones. It also has high vitamin D, which helps the body’s immune system to grow stronger.

• Almonds

When you talk about the foods rich in vitamin E content, then almonds will come in the first number. It helps the immune system to remain healthy and reduces fat accumulation in your arteries and blood vessels.

Almonds also have healthy fats, which can strengthen your body’s defenses.

While serving almonds, make sure you don’t give large amounts to your kids and make sure you remove the outer shell and chop it into small pieces for your kids as little kids are not able to eat nuts properly and this may result in choking.

• Green tea

Green tea has a lot of flavonoids and antioxidants called epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG, which helps in boosting the immune system.

Apart from these, green tea also has a high amount of amino acid, which improves our germ-fighting capacity and reduces the risk of illness.

• Papaya

Papaya has vitamin C, which is called papain, which is a special kind of digestive enzyme and helps in reducing inflammation.

Apart from these, it also has vitamin B, potassium, and folate, which boost your health.

Apart from these foods, many other foods can help you in boosting your child’s immune system. But you shouldn’t entirely depend on these foods as for proper nourishment and development of a child; you should provide him a decent meal.

And always consult a doctor before including any of the above items into your child’s daily meal as they may have allergies to certain food items.

Doctors say that we should always eat healthy to develop a natural resistance against diseases. And with the Coronavirus surrounding us in the corner and increasing its wrath day by day, it’s up to us as parents to help our kids in fighting the Coronavirus in every possible way we can.