Lifestyle choices to be made towards building immunity

Seasonal changes can significantly impact your health, hence it is essential to prioritize your well-being and strengthen your immune system to ward off common infections.

To achieve this, nourishing your body with a balanced diet, including plenty of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains is crucial. These naturally sourced foods, rich in dietary fiber, essential vitamins, minerals, and beneficial components such as antioxidants, support your immune function and help keep infections at bay.

Boosting your immune system is essential to face the challenges that different seasons may bring. Including foods like citrus fruits, berries, garlic, ginger, and green leafy vegetables in your diet can go a long way. An excellent natural ingredient to support these goals is honey, especially when sourced from pristine forests. A healthy lifestyle and a strong immune system are intertwined.

By adopting the following simple yet effective tips, you can strengthen your body’s defences and enjoy a season free from common illnesses.

Stay Hydrated: Nature’s Elixir/Medicine

Proper hydration is essential for a well-functioning immune system. Drinking an adequate amount of water, about 8 glasses, throughout the day helps flush out toxins from your body and keeps your immune system optimally functional.

In addition to water, you can enjoy herbal teas, and unfiltered fresh fruit juices. For an extra boost, consider adding a touch of forest-sourced honey to your drinks. Honey not only enhances the flavour but also provides beneficial antioxidants that help support your immune system.

Revisit those ‘Dadi ke nuskhe’ monsoon home remedies

In every household, a treasury of traditional home remedies exists, a legacy passed down from one generation to the next. These remedies, designed to alleviate common ailments such as the common cold and digestive issues, provide a glimpse into the wisdom of our ancestors.

Among these age-old solutions, ‘kadhas’ and other traditional tonics stand out as valuable assets that can help us maintain optimal health throughout the monsoon season. Blends made from ingredients like 10 ml of virgin coconut oil, 2-3 freshly chopped cloves of garlic, 2-3 teaspoons of fennel seeds, 1-2 inches of ginger, 3-4 cloves, 2-3 teaspoons of cumin seeds, and 4 pinches of turmeric offer frequent doses of their inherent antiviral properties, contributing to the enhancement of our body’s immune system functions. For generations, the morning ritual of incorporating a blend of honey and warm water infused with the tangy essence of lemon has been cherished as a natural elixir especially when it is sourced based, believed to refresh metabolism and usher in a balanced start to the day.

Forest-Sourced Honey: Nature’s Treasure

Derived from the heart of natural woodlands, forest-sourced honey presents a unique blend of beneficial components collected from a diverse range of plants. This type of honey is often richer in antioxidants and offers potential health benefits due to its varied floral sources.

Forest-sourced honey, in particular, carries the essence of the diverse flora in its environment, providing a unique blend of vitamins, minerals & polyphenols.

(The author is a Chief R&D Officer, Marico Ltd.)