The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted millions of lives and most of us are coming to grip with the new normal of social isolation, self quarantining, home schooling, and working (or not working) from home.In her recent Harvard Medical School article, Dr. Uma Naidoo, discusses how healthy eating can reduce anxiety and boost your immune system during these uncertain times.
The negative effects of stress on the immune system are well known. Dr. Naidoo explains, the unfortunate reality is that stress worsens feelings of low mood or angst, and it also suppresses our immune systems. Therefore, targeting immune-boosting foods will have a dual effect you may feel less anxious and boost your immunity.
She recommends choosing the following immune boosting foods:
These healthy immune-boosting foods are also better for your waistline than your typical overly-processed comfort foods such as chips, baked foods or candy.Dr. Naidoo suggests we control our environments.If there isnt junk food in the cabinet, we cant eat it. We all have to eat, so attending to our nutrition is something we can all control, and then reap the benefits of an improved mood, boosted immunity, and a healthy weight.
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