Recently, the impact of the global epidemic has become more and more widespread. The last time I shared an article on hand washing 〖 Why use hand soap? Proper handwashing tips to share! 〗I have received a lot of attention, so I also want to share some additional useful information on epidemic prevention with you. I hope it can be helpful to you. Taiwan has really done a very good job in epidemic prevention this time. One reason is that Taiwanese generally have a concept of epidemic prevention. For Taiwanese people will really feel very happy, but there is currently no effective antidote and vaccine for the virus, so everyone should remain vigilant and careful to deal with this battle!

Eat right to boost your immunity!

In addition to the prevention of exposure to the virus by wearing a mask and washing your hands frequently, it is also very important to improve your immunity. At present, most of the death cases of Wuhan pneumonia are some ethnic groups with low immunity, whether it is the elderly or some people with chronic diseases. Except for the group, it is possible to cause death, and all diseases are also related to autoimmunity. When we can have a strong body, we can relatively reduce the possibility of contracting any disease!

Here, I will introduce several key points of intake for improving immunity mentioned in an article of "CNN Health" , and combined with some information, make some brief introductions, so that everyone can pay attention to ingesting more of these foods in their daily diet to increase self-efficacy. resistance!

β-carotene

Beta-carotene is converted into vitamin A through metabolism in the liver, which can control the mutation of cancer cells and prevent the occurrence of cancer. Due to the high fiber content, it can reduce constipation, reduce the retention of carcinogens, and improve immune function.

Can take carrots: radish, lettuce, spinach, spinach, sweet potato, mango, cantaloupe, apricot and melon and other foods to supplement.

Vitamin C

In the 1960s and 1970s, vitamin C gained notoriety for being thought to prevent colds. Until the mid-1990s, there were still many reports that taking high doses of vitamin C in the early stages of a cold could shorten the duration of the disease, because it inhibited the formation of histamine and relieved the symptoms of cough and runny nose.

At the same time, some scientists have also found that vitamin C can prevent certain cancers, and the intake of vitamin C is inversely proportional to the occurrence of cancer. A Dutch dietary survey found that dietary vitamin C can help reduce stomach cancer.

It can be supplemented by ingesting fruits, green vegetables, green tea, oranges, guava, lemons, tomatoes, grapefruit, citrus, oranges and other foods.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D not only enhances the body's absorption of calcium, but also activates antimicrobial peptides in lysosomes in macrophages and polymorphonuclear leukocytes. and can

It can activate the body's innate immune defense mechanism, reduce repeated bacterial infections, and resist acute and chronic respiratory diseases

There is an experimental study in Japan that divides schoolchildren aged 6 to 15 into two groups, one group takes vitamin D3 supplements, the other group swallows a placebo, and tracks the rate of influenza infection among the two groups of schoolchildren, taking vitamin D3 to get influenza The chance is reduced by 70%, and the chance of wheezing is reduced.

You can get vitamin D through beans, eggs, tofu, cheese, and mushrooms, but going out in the sun is actually the easiest way for your body to synthesize vitamin D!

Zinc

Zinc is a very important trace element, 60% of which is distributed in skeletal muscle, 30% in bone, and 5% in liver and skin, so the production of muscle and protein, growth of height, immune system, skin health, etc. All need to rely on "zinc" to promote. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) statistics, one-third of the world's human body is deficient in zinc, because zinc is lost from all parts of the body. If the body lacks zinc, symptoms such as fatigue, hair loss, weakened immunity, muscle loss, and difficult to heal wounds will occur. So how to supplement zinc? The following will tell you which foods are high in zinc.

protein

Protein is the main ingredient that makes up the cells of the body, and of course our immune system needs it to function properly. Everyone needs to eat 3 to 5 servings of protein a day, preferably from both animal and plant sources.

In addition to milk, high-quality animal proteins include lean meat, chicken, fish (especially deep-sea fish containing omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, tuna, mackerel, etc.), seafood, low-fat milk, eggs, etc.; plants Sexual protein can eat beans, tofu and soy products, nuts and so on.

Prebiotics (prebiotics) = substances that can be used by beneficial bacteria in the human body and promote the growth of beneficial bacteria

Prebiotics are also known as prebiotics, probiotics. The scientific definition of prebiotics varies as research progresses. The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP), published in the 2017 Nature report, issued a joint statement on prebiotics. In 2008, prebiotics are defined as "substances that are not digested by the host, but can be selectively utilized by microorganisms that coexist with the host, thereby promoting the health of the host".

What health benefits can probiotics bring to the human body? Prebiotics can help good bacteria grow, help inhibit bad bacteria in the gut, and provide good bacteria and the body as a source of energy.

Prebiotics can be supplemented by consuming foods such as onions, bananas, garlic, and kiwi.

proper hydration

Water can help the body's acid-base balance. People who don't drink enough water will basically be too acidic, and they will also experience problems such as poor metabolism, obesity and edema, intestinal constipation, and skin aging. Not drinking enough water is also related to the inability to effectively detoxify the internal organs and intestines, resulting in endocrine disorders. If a person is short of water, it is like a ditch in the dry season, with all the dirt stuck in it, and when the rain is heavy enough, the running water will wash over it, and it will be cleaned immediately without odor or dirt.

In addition to diet, normal work, rest and exercise can help improve your physical strength and immunity. I hope everyone can survive this epidemic safely! At the end of the article, I also attach my personal recommendation, so that everyone can visit high-quality businesses at home to buy the food they need during the epidemic prevention period. If you are interested in continuing to slide down!

Sources for this article: CNN Health , Taiwan Anti-Cancer Foundation , Health Magazine , Heho Health , Good Morning Health , VOGUE

Private recommendation

Here we recommend a few online shopping stores that Jerry is buying, so that you can browse and refer to them during the epidemic prevention period, and also let you focus on foods that can boost your immunity!

UP exercise eating salad

This one is very good. Friends who can't eat indiscriminately during fitness can refer to it. Basically, it is a healthy salad and a smooth fertilizer, and it is not unpleasant. It is recommended for friends who want to lose weight by exercising!

Portal: http://tinyurl.com/qo3cr2x

Camaron

The manufacturers I know before mainly sell fresh ingredients. If you want to add some meat and seafood, you can refer to them, and they are also very considerate. There are barbecue and hot pot areas to buy, which is very convenient when you want to party XD

Portal: http://tinyurl.com/vyoh9nl

Crazy Bear Nuts

I still love to eat nuts, and nuts are actually very healthy snacks. The only thing I need to pay attention to is not to eat too much. If you want to eat a little more flavorful, you can refer to other flavors. Recently, I found that they have started to buy dry noodles too! The dry noodle market is really competitive!

Portal: http://tinyurl.com/vl9sgrq

Mama Bear Grocery Network

My mother is a good helper when she doesn't go out to buy food. For my mother, she thinks it is very new. It is an e-commerce version of the supermarket. At least she is very happy to buy it.

Portal: http://tinyurl.com/t5eydwx

36Life Green Life

This one is not so famous, but I think the interface is also very simple, and it will not be very scary for mothers. It is suitable for buying fresh fruit without going out, so I also recommend everyone to take a look.

Portal: http://tinyurl.com/weqgd3m