Healthy
family is
a happy
family.

Know the right things to
include in your diet to boost
your immunity

Zinc

Zinc is an essential nutrient that the human body can neither create nor store. In other words, we need to get a constant supply of it through external sources for various vital body functions including:

  • Immune Function
  • Protein Synthesis
  • DNA Synthesis
  • Wound Healing
  • Enzymatic reactions
  • Growth & Development

Zinc plays a key role in maintaining vision, and it is also said to lessen symptoms of the rhinovirus (common cold). There is also evidence that Zinc helps some kind of antiviral activity against the herpes virus. Low Zinc levels can be associated with male infertility, sickle cell disease, depression, HIV, and Type 2 Diabetes.

Natural Sources of Zinc

Zinc is naturally found in a wide variety of both plant and animal foods, including:

  • Tofu 
  • Beef
  • Lentils
  • Chicken
  • Legumes
  • Pork
  • Whole Wheat Bread
  • Shrimp

Zinc supplements or multi-nutrient supplements are recommended to overcome any Zinc deficiency through diet.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a water solution essential mineral that the body needs but can neither create nor store. It largely:

  • Is a powerful antioxidant that boosts Immunity. Commonly used to prevent/treat common cold.
  • Reduces the risk of Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Helps prevent Scurvy, cures Cataract
  • May reduce blood Uric Acid levels and help prevent Gout attacks
  • Commonly used to prevent/treat common cold
  • Helps manage High Blood Pressure
  • Helps prevent Iron deficiency

Natural Sources of Vitamin C

Vitamin C is naturally found in a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables including:

  • Guava
  • Kiwi
  • Broccoli
  • Tomato
  • Orange
  • Bell Pepper
  • Kale
  • Strawberry

Vitamin D

Vitamin D, sometimes called the “sunshine vitamin” because it is produced in our skin in response to sunlight, is essential for various vital reasons including:

  • Boosts the immune system
  • Helps maintain Thyroid function
  • Helps reduce risks of certain Cancers
  • Helps reduce Asthma symptoms
  • Regulates Metabolism
  • Acts as a powerful Antioxidant
  • Helps protect against heart disease

Natural Sources of Vitamin D

Apart from sunlight, Vitamin D is naturally found in a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables including:

  • Milk
  • Yogurt
  • Orange Juice
  • Eggs
  • Pork
  • Salmon
  • Tuna

Selenium

Selenium is a powerful and essential nutrient that the human body can neither store nor create. It must be obtained through our diet. Amongst other things, it:

  • Regulation of the minerals Calcium and Phosphate found in the body
  • Maintaining proper bone structure
  • Reduce Depression, Anxiety and Stress
  • Deficiency of Vitamin D2 can cause rickets in children a Osteoporosis in adults. Vitamin D supplements are usually recommended for those not exposed to adequate sunlight for over a year.

Natural Sources of Selenium

Selenium is naturally found in a wide variety of foods including:

  • Shiitake Mushroom
  • Eggs
  • Sunflower Seeds
  • Sardines
  • Brazil Nuts
  • Chicken Breast
  • Halibut
  • Oysters
  • Yellowfin Tuna