14/06/2025
"Immune system: what is it?"
The immune system includes cells, tissues, proteins, and organs. Together, they carry out a process to fight against bacteria, germs, or viruses that cause disease or infection. When a body comes into contact with pathogens, the immune system releases antibodies to fight and kill them, thus keeping the body safe from infection.
Benefits of a stronger immunity level :
1.Healthy eating habits can serve as an immunity booster for kids.
Including nutrient-rich food in the diet may boost a child’s immunity. It helps in making their immunity system more effective against pathogens.
2.Immunity booster: vitamin A, C, and E ;
A few examples of food rich in vitamin C are papaya, orange, cauliflower, kiwi, tomatoes, guava, etc.
3.Vitamins A and E are antioxidants that effectively maintain eye vision, immunity, cell growth.
Vitamin A-rich foods are:
Butter and ghee
Liver – fish, chicken, meat
Carrot and sweet potato
Green leafy vegetables like spinach, beans, peas, etc.
The sources of Vitamin E are:
Nuts like walnuts, peanuts, almonds
Pulses & green leafy vegetables like peas, beans, spinach, etc.
Fresh fruits
Vegetable oil like sunflower oil etc
4.Iron is vital in sustaining the function of the immune system. It is a micronutrient that’s essential for all living cells.
5.Zinc helps improve immunity by reducing oxidative stress and has an impactful effect on viruses. Zinc-rich foods are: legumes, eggs, oysters, cashews, curd, meat, whole grain, dairy products, oats, etc
