Good Food: How to Boost Immunity

Colds and parasites are just a godsend for medical merchants. There are hundreds of drugs on the market. Most mothers will agree that modern children get sick more often than twenty years ago. Weakened immunity is a popular diagnosis that explains half of the ailments.

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Immunity reactions are carried out by specialized cells (lymphocytes, macrophages) and substances (immunoglobulins). The activity of any body cells is determined by the presence of nutrients, the concentration of toxins, and the level of metabolism. These indicators, in turn, are associated with the function of the liver, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, and enzyme activity. Essential enzyme companions are vitamins.

Some sources say that sunlight can activate macrophages. These cells are able to independently move in the bloodstream, identifying and eating pathogenic microorganisms. After brief illumination of a portion of blood in a test tube, the number of motile cells increased by 10 times. Oriental medicine especially distinguishes zones on the body that are able to "absorb" solar energy. These are the palms, the bends of the elbows, the solar plexus and the lower back. Thus, you need to walk and take sun baths.

Delicious food also comes to the rescue. Of course, the diet should contain many vitamins. Greens, fruits, vegetables, fresh meat and fish. Beef liver, onions and bell peppers retain almost 90 percent of vitamin C if they are quickly fried and salted just before serving. Red fish does not require long frying, it is rich in vitamins A and E, polyunsaturated fats. Red meat, despite many years of criticism, provides a whole set of valuable nutrients. First of all, iron, necessary for blood formation, and “good” cholesterol, which is the basis for half of human hormones.

Oddly enough, hot drinks are also included in the arsenal. Real quality coffee and tea invigorate. Red wine helps renew blood. Strong drinks in small doses stimulate the immune system "from the contrary." Ethanol is toxic, and the body produces additional immunoglobulins and white blood cells to fight it.

Honey, even in small amounts, is healthy. Wild berries can simply be mixed with honey and nuts or make mousse. When whipping, it is saturated with oxygen. The higher the acidity of the internal environment of the body, the less chance of pathogenic bacteria.

Dark chocolate gives strength and just improves mood. They say that five minutes of laughter replace a glass of sour cream. Probably a few minutes of pleasure from a good dessert replace a day on vacation. Several large pears can be cut into 8 cloves each, peeled and fried in butter, sprinkled with powdered sugar. After 7-10 minutes, transfer to a plate, sprinkle with grated nuts and pour over melted chocolate.