Strengthen your immune system
To keep your immune system strong especially during this pandemic is vital. Now the lockdown is over so you are free to go to the fresh air doing exercises; walking, jogging, cycling. Being outside the sunshine increases your vitamin D level, which is important.
Fruits and vegetables provide the daily vitamins, minerals, proteins, essential carbohydrates and fibres for your healthy diet. Eating seasonal field grown local products is sustainable, environment friendly, supports the local economy without any transport and with less carbon footprint.
The colourful fruits and vegetables contain essential phytonutrients, compounds may help prevent diseases and keep your body working properly.
They have beneficial effects working with other essential nutrients to promote good health.
• Stop viruses adhering to cells walls.
• Antioxidant
• Stimulate or suppress enzymes
• Stops abnormal DNA replication
Yellow vegetables such as sweet potatoes, carrots, and pumpkins all contain the phytochemical; beta carotene. Beta carotene is a powerful antioxidant that reduces the risk of cancer and heart disease. In addition, it helps maintain good eyesight and helps your body fight colds and flu by enhancing your immune system.
White vegetables from the onion family, which include garlic, leeks, and any variety of onions, share a group of phytochemicals that are very important to good health. The most common member of this phytochemical group is allicin, with antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, which may help lower cholesterol and blood pressure and increase the body's ability to fight infections.
Deep red or bright pink fruits and vegetables should be eaten every day. They contain phytochemicals, such as lycopene and anthocyanins. Phytochemicals, substances found only in plants, help your body fight disease and promote good health. Lycopene helps reduce the risk of several types of cancer, defends against heart disease and urinary track infection. Anthocyanins reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and improve the memory.
Green vegetables cabbage, savoy cabbage and Brussels sprouts contain phytochemicals, which provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Broccoli also contains antioxidants. Researchers identified 45 different flavonoids in kale. Green leafy vegetables lower the risk of cancer and increase the strength of bones and teeth.
Serve tasty dishes using these beautiful and healthy goods. Do not forget 75% of your healthy diet should be raw; prepare salad or smoothie.
