The whole world is fighting against the coronavirus and we understand that nothing is more important than our health. It is important to maintain good immunity in this pandemic situation. Immune-boosting foods and recipes have to be included in your daily diet to build up the immune system.
Immune-Boosting Recipes
1. Honey Gooseberry/Amla recipe
Gooseberry - Gooseberry is a good source of fiber and low in calories. It is rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin E. Since it is rich in fiber to controls the blood sugar level.
Honey - Honey is rich in antioxidants. It is used as a medicine to treat cough and cold. It helps to boost your immune functions. Most of the cough syrup contains honey.
This is an easy and healthy recipe. The daily intake of honey gooseberry mix helps to increase your immunity. It is a natural immunity booster.
Ingredients Used
Gooseberry - 10 - 12 nos
Honey - 250 ml
Preparation
1. Wash and pat dry the gooseberries.
2. Now cut the gooseberries into small wedges and discard the seeds.
3. Steam the gooseberries for 5 to 7 mins using the idli cooker or steamer.
4. Now cool down the cooked gooseberries at room temperature.
5. Then layer the jar alternatively with honey and gooseberries. Make sure that the gooseberries are immersed well in the honey.
6. Since the gooseberries release the fluid, don't fill up the mix till the brim of the jar.
7. Keep this mix in the sunlight for 2 to 3 days.
8. Take a tablespoon of this mix daily which will increase your immunity level.
2. Golden Milk/ Turmeric Milk
Milk is an excellent source of calcium, vitamin D, and protein. It is the key nutrient for bone health. Turmeric powder has many health benefits. It fights against skin infections and allergies. Turmeric and pepper have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These are used to treat cold and cough. It is the best drink to boost up your immune function. The intake of turmeric milk strengthens your immune system.
Ingredients Used
Milk - 250 ml
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Pepper - 1/2 tsp
Palm sugar - 3/4 tsp
Preparation
1. Heat the milk in a pan.
2. Bring the milk to boil and then add a 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder and 1/2 tsp of pepper.
3. Keep the flame at a simmer for 2 to 3 mins. Let the milk boil along with these spices for 2 mins.
4. Switch off the flame and strain the milk using a strainer.
5. Now add a 3/4 tsp of palm sugar to the milk and mix well. You can add honey instead of palm sugar.
3. Date Syrup
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| DATES SYRUP |
The dates are loaded with a lot of nutrients and vitamins. It is an excellent source of fiber and potassium. Dates act as a natural sweetener. It is used as the natural sweetener in most of the recipes of Middle Eastern countries. It is rich in vitamin D and iron. It strengthens your bone health. It has anti-inflammatory properties. If your immunity is low, then this syrup helps in building stronger immunity. It acts as a natural immunity booster and treats immune deficiency.
Ingredients Used
Dates - 2 cups
Water - 4 cups
Preparation
1. Wash the dates to get rid of impurities and remove the seeds.
2. Chop the dates roughly.
3. Add 4 cups of water to the pan and boil it.
4. Now add the chopped dates into the boiling water. Let it boil for 20 mins.
5. Switch off the flame and let the dates rest in the boiling water for 1 - 2 hours.
6. Strain the liquid from the soaked dates using a cheesecloth or a strainer.
7. Now mash the cooked dates well and filter them again.
8. Now add the filtered liquid back to the pan.
9. Keep the flame at a simmer for 15 mins and stir the content occasionally.
10. Switch off the flame after 15 mins or when you get the honey/syrup-like consistency.
11. Let it cool down at room temperature.
12. Now store the dates syrup in an air-tight container.
13. You can include this syrup in a salad topping, smoothies, juices, and milk.
4. Dry fruits recipes
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| DRY FRUITS |
Dry fruits help to make up a good immune system. Dry fruits contain a lot of nutrients and vitamins. Dry fruits are a good source of protein, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Dry fruits such as almonds, walnut, raisins, figs are known as a powerhouse of nutrients. Read on the following simple recipes.
- Soaked almonds - Soak the almonds overnight. Discard the skin and consume it. You can make an almond powder and add it to your foods and drinks.
- Dry fruits with honey - Dry roast the nuts such as almonds, walnut, cashew, and figs for 3 to 5 mins. Allow it to cool down at room temperature. Now add the nuts and honey alternatively into the jar till all the nuts are immersed well in the honey. It is rich in antioxidant and vitamins and provides a great benefit to the health.
5. Orange Carrot ginger juice
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| VITAMIN C FOR IMMUNITY POWER |
Vitamin C-rich foods help to increase your immunity level. Oranges and carrots are excellent sources of vitamin C and antioxidants. These are the key factors to build the body's immunity.
Ingredients Used
Oranges - 5
Carrot - 2
Ginger - 1-inch piece
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Preparation
1. Cut the orange skin and slice it into pieces and remove the seeds.
2. Peel off the carrot and ginger skin.
3. Now grate both the carrot and ginger nicely.
4. Add the chopped orange pulp, grated carrot, and ginger into the blender. Blend it smoothly by adding little water.
5. Now filter the content using the strainer and add the turmeric powder to it.
6. Now a healthy immune-boosting drink is ready.
Final Note
Healthy food helps to build up your immune system. It is good to include immune-boosting foods in your daily diet to keep yourself healthy and to fight against the harmful virus. Apart from the foods, a healthy lifestyle and stress-free life help to increase your immunity. 'Momovators' is always and forever to assist you in education, parenting, and fitness. In case you have queries on the above-discussed topic, kindly comment below.
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Definitely I will try out these recipes. . Keep posting more immune boosting foods to keep us healthy...thank you for this post..
ReplyNice tips please do post more tips like this
ReplyThis is very useful post at this time.. Definitely I ll make these foods for my kids.. Thank you for your post :)
ReplyThese are very useful recipes. Thanks for sharing. You can try this easy remedy which is Herbal Chyawanprash. Taking chyawanprash daily helps to boost immunity.
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