New Delhi . In today's busy life, it is very important to have good immunity for a healthy body. We make great efforts to maintain our immunity. Some people take such measures which are only heard about. If you also take care of your health by believing the things you hear, then this is the time to stop and think carefully.
It is important to take care of our lifestyle, what we consume in food, it has a great impact on our body. Experts believe that every step should be taken carefully.
According to nutritionist Riddhi Khanna, there are some food items which when consumed, reduce our immunity. According to him, excess of everything causes harm. Be it zinc, fat or carbohydrate.
Zinc is a micronutrient which people consume as a supplement. After Covid, it started being used a lot. During that time, its miracle in fighting diseases started being praised.
According to Riddhi Khanna, it should not always be thought that it is beneficial for us. Consuming excessive amounts of zinc causes different types of problems. That's because excessive intake of zinc affects the absorption of iron and copper. Copper which increases immunity. So the advice is to take special care of the quantity and definitely visit your doctor or nutritionist. Use them only as per their suggestion.
Something similar happens with fats. It is also important to keep in mind the type of fat. In this era of junk food, people often ignore healthy fats. Or they completely abstain from food containing oil and ghee. Healthy fats are beneficial for the body's immunity. According to Khanna, saturated fat is essential which is found in olive oil, avocado and some nuts, while polysaturated fat is found in fishes, chia seeds and walnuts. Omega 3 and Omega6 fatty acids boost immunity.
According to experts, apart from this, it is important to wash vegetables and fruits thoroughly, do more exercise to lose weight or avoid using excessive supplements. If you follow expert advice, you will remain strong and capable of fighting the disease.
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