World Digestive Health Day: 10 natural ways to improve your digestion and immunity amid lockdown | Photo Credit: iStock Images
New Delhi: You probably already know why its important to maintain a healthy digestive system, which plays a vital role in your body. The digestive system breaks down nutrients (foods and liquids) into small parts so that your body can absorb and use it for energy, growth, and cell repair. In fact, the role of the digestive system in maintaining immune health and overall well-being cannot be underestimated.
Perhaps, the novel coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we eat, yet, the extended lockdown has ensured that some of these changes mold into habits. Plenty of claims are being made through social media about diets that can help keep COVID-19 at bay, which is adding to the existential diet-related anxiety. On World Digestive Health Day, celebrated on May 29 every year, an expert explains how to take care of your digestive and immune systems amid lockdown.
Heres a list of tips to help you maintain a healthy gut, improve your immune system amid the lockdown. The following guidelines suggested by Dr Rakesh Patel, Senior Consultant, Gastroenterologist, Fortis Hospital, Kalyan, Mumbai, will also help you plan your meals better.
Do not follow fad diets as you cant sustain a healthy living on fad diets, and importantly, they are usually devoid of essential nutrients, leaving you nutrient deficient or nutrition starved. The bottom line is, pandemic or not, leading a healthy lifestyle such as having a balanced wholesome diet coupled with moderate exercises and getting sound sleep will help boost your digestion, keep your immune system strong, and fight the virus better.
Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purpose only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.
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