Winters and Pollution: Foods to Include in Your Diet to Boost Immunity During Winters

Considering the changing season pollution, Here are a few foods u can include in your diet that can help in boosting your immunity:

1. Proteins- Lean meats, dairy, nuts and tofu.
2. Vitamin A (sweet potatoes, carrots, dark leafy greens, eggs, fortified milk).
3. Vitamin C – Include citrus fruits, such as awla, guava, oranges and grapefruit.
4. Vitamin E – wheat germ, whole-grain products, seeds and nuts.
5. Zinc – lean red meat, poultry beans, nuts and fortified cereal.
6. Use of Fresh turmeric, Onion and garlic due to it antifungal, anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties can ease any side effects of pollution in winters.
7. Hydrate well 3-4 litres of water, avoid sugary drinks.
8. Ensure to keep Mask ON while venturing out.
9. You can include probiotics like curd or kanji.

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