This is the age when most of the people start seeing a downfall in their health. The type of diet people eat, there is increased levels of bad cholesterol in the body. Bones start losing their density. The body becomes more susceptible to diseases. Therefore, there is a growing need to take care of your health and boost the immunity of the body. Here is a list of foods that can help you with this:
• Eat protein-rich foods like chicken, lean beef, eggs, fish. Protein not only helps in muscle building but it promotes the formation of white blood cells that fight off the foreign invaders. Zinc and iron present in lean beef also strengthen our defence mechanism.
• Consume dark green leafy vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, lettuce, cauliflower, cabbage, etc and fruits such as orange, guava and watermelon. Essential nutrients such as vitamin C, iron, folate and antioxidants present in the aforementioned things give you a strong immune system.
• Include turmeric, garlic, honey, ginger and lemon in your daily diet. Lemon is rich in vitamin C. Aforementioned things are rich in antioxidants that foster our immunity.
• Eat low-fat yoghurt as it is packed with probiotics that help in fighting off infection.
• If you don't get essential vitamins and minerals like Vitamin C, Vitamin A, zinc and iron through dietary sources, then meet your need through supplements like multivitamins and protein drinks and bars but with the consultation of your doctor.