For a long time, in the face of many diseases, the body's immunity is the most effective drug. Take the current epidemic of the new coronavirus as an example. It also comes into contact with people infected with new coronavirus . Some people are infected, but some people are safe and sound. This is caused by the strength of immunity.
Today’s fast-paced life has generally reduced the body’s immunity. Many people want to eat something to improve their immunity. Now let me tell you, to enhance immunity , what is better to eat?
What is better to eat to enhance immunity?
high-quality protein
protein is the most critical substance in fighting viral infection. According to the "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents (2022)" recommendations:
Adults should consume 120-200g of animal food per day, including at least 2 times a week of aquatic products and 1 egg per day; 300-500g of milk and dairy products per day.
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Fresh fruits and vegetables are rich in a variety of vitamins, such as dark green vegetables and carrots, which are the best sources of vitamin A. Vitamin C is rich in fresh fruits and vegetables. These vitamins have a good effect on improving immunity . It is recommended to consume 300-500g of vegetables and 200-350g of fruits every day. Fruits and vegetables cannot be replaced with each other.
Drink more plain water
Plain water has a very ideal physiological activity on the human body's metabolism . It can promote metabolism and help the body excrete wastes from the body, thereby improving the body's disease resistance and immunity.
Of course, there are many methods in daily life that can also help improve immunity. You can also refer to these methods.
What other ways can improve immunity in daily life?
1. Get enough sleep
If you often stay up late and have irregular sleeping hours, it will cause great harm to the immune system . It is recommended to maintain about 8 hours of sleep every day. Good sleep can enhance the body's immunity. If you lose more than 3 hours of sleep every day, your immune function may decline.
2. Keep exercising
If you insist on exercising appropriately for more than half an hour every day, you can regulate the body's immunity to a certain extent. But you need to persist and do it in the right amount, otherwise the gain will outweigh the loss.
3. Spend more time in the sun
Sunbathing is one of the ways to improve the body's immunity. It helps to supplement vitamin D and can also reduce the harm of respiratory diseases and influenza viruses. However, please note that you should open the window when basking in the sun, and do not bask in the sun through glass.
4. Keep a happy mood
A good attitude is also a good medicine to improve immunity. Therefore, it is very important to maintain a happy mood at all times. When encountering unhappy things, you must also actively adjust your mental state to prevent your body from being in a sub-healthy state, which may lead to reduced immunity.
Special reminder: The content of this issue has been reviewed by professional doctors. The above popular science content is only for the exchange of experiences. Taking into account individual differences, if you feel unwell, you can consult a professional doctor online; if you have an emergency or severe illness, please go to an offline hospital immediately!
References:
[1] Meng Zhaoqun. To resist virus invasion, attention should be paid to improving immunity [J]. Adolescent Health, 2022(014):020.
[2] Cao Qingming, Wang Weijie, Zhang Lin, et al. The practice of balanced dietary patterns of Chinese residents - interpretation of "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents (2022)" [J]. Food and Machinery, 2022,38(6):22-29. DOI:10.13652/j.spjx.1003.5788.2022.60050.
