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Boost Up Your Immune System\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

We\u00a0 are still\u00a0 reading is all about the COVID-19 virus, how it is spreading, the importance of personal hygiene and taking extra care in hand washing etc.
\nWe must avoid contact with anyone who exhibits any signs of the illness.\u00a0 All of this is still important but not much has been said about looking after ourselves in terms of our diet.\u00a0 We can boost our immune system up by making sure we are eating high quality nutritious food and\u00a0 getting enough sleep.<\/p>\n

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Some important tips to help boost our immune system<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vitamin C<\/strong><\/em>
\nVitamin C, in combination with a healthy lifestyle, can help to boost your immune system and may reduce the duration of colds. Currently, high doses of Vitamin C
\nare being tested in China on those infected.\u00a0 Our bodies cannot make Vitamin C and must be obtained from the diet.\u00a0 Meanwhile, we can include more fresh fruit and vegetables
\ninto our daily diet as they all contain Vitamin C.\u00a0 In particular are capsicums, kiwifruit, feijoas, tomatoes, citrus fruits, cauliflower, broccoli, tamarillo and fruit juice
\n(e.g. unsweetened blackcurrant juice).\u00a0 Another importance of vitamin C is it help with the absorption of iron, which is a mineral crucial to good health as well as our mental
\nand physical well being.<\/p>\n

Zinc<\/strong><\/em>
\nThis mineral plays an important role in cell mediated immunity and is not only an anti-inflammatory agent but also an antioxidant. It is found in our bones, skin,
\nliver, pancreas, kidneys, brain, red blood cells, eyes and in men in the prostate gland. Rich food sources include oysters, meat, shellfish, beans and nuts.<\/p>\n

Vitamin D<\/strong><\/em>
\nThis is vital for a healthy immune system and there is only a very small amount found in animal foods containing fat such as fish liver oils, egg yolk, butter and liver.\u00a0 Our main source of Vitamin D is from the sun.\u00a0 However, if you are always covered in sunscreen you may not get enough Vitamin D from the sun.\u00a0 As it is, most of us are highly likely to have low levels by winter. So please, get outside when you can, for fresh air and get some sun on (but not in the middle of the day when you can get sun-burnt).\u00a0 If you do not get out in the sun much, you may require a supplement.<\/p>\n

Exercise<\/strong><\/em>
\nIt is important to maintain our fitness level so aim to do some form of exercise at least four to five times per week for at least 30 minutes.\u00a0 Think about using exercise videos or following a YouTube workout if you’re staying in.\u00a0 There are many suitable workouts available for all fitness levels.\u00a0 If you can, get outside and enjoy the fresh air by taking a walk or going for a run.<\/p>\n

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Food Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n