Health alert! Diet tips to prevent malaria and chikungunya

While keeping a check on water-filled containers like air coolers that support breeding of mosquitoes is important, a strong immune system is the need of the hour.

By ET Online | Updated: Sep 17, 2016, 02.04 PM IST

Health alert! Diet tips to prevent malaria and chikungunya

By Dolly Kumar

Is your immune system strong enough to fight against the various contagious diseases spreading this season? The outbreak of epidemics like malaria, chikunguna and viral fever is not only debilitating, but can also be life-threatening.

Stronger immunity is the need of the hour, and proactive steps need to be taken towards bolstering the immune system. Drinking plenty of water, eating healthy, leading an active lifestyle, and taking optimum rest are some of the ways to stay fit.

In addition to the above, here are three health foods to incorporate in your diet to boost your immunity:

Spirulina capsules
Known as one of the richest natural sources of protein and a complete food for the body, Spirulina capsules are the perfect nutritional supplement to improve your overall health. Packed with essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals, it helps strengthen the immune system and prepares the body to fight against diseases. A wonderful source of anti-oxidants, spirulina capsules also help in detoxifying the body.

Neem

Neem helps in increasing the white blood cell count and the platelet count. (Image: BCCL)

A super-food! This natural herb is known to help boost immunity along with cooling down the body internally. Neem has blood purifying properties and helps clear toxins and impurities from the blood leaving you with a strengthened immune system. A neem capsule every morning is perfect for this season.

Amla

Amla is known to be beneficial for the digestive system. (Image: BCCL)

The Indian gooseberry is a rich source of Vitamin C, and Amla capsules are proven to be immunity boosters. Packed with essential minerals and amino acids, amla provides relief from cough, cold, and flu. It is also beneficial for the digestive system.

Dolly Kumar is a cosmetic engineer, and the founder of GAIA. She is also the Strategic Business Head at Cosmic Nutracos, and has a keen interest in health, wellness, and beauty.