From Nişantaşı Hospital Dietician M. Berrin Akshared the immunological resin recipe while making recommendations for immune-enhancing nutrients against coronavirus.
While the coronavirus epidemic is increasing its impact all over the world day by day, misinformation about these diseases is spreading very quickly as well as epidemic diseases. Saying that there is no food that can heal coronavirus disease or prevent the transmission of the virus on its own, Dietician M. Berrin Ak pointed out that it is important to keep immunity strong in this process, as the degree of disease and the risk of death are associated with the weakening of the immune system. He said that a diet enriched with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants reduces the risk of developing infectious diseases.
What foods protect you from the virus?
Stating that herbs such as ginger, thyme, sage and basil are effective against viruses, M. Berrin Ak listed the foods that will be good for body resistance and immune system:
Antiviral Herbs: Ginger, echinacea, sage, basil, thyme, ginseng, green tea
Probiotics: Kefir, pickles, tarhana, probiotic yogurt, turnip juice
Prebiotics: Onion, garlic, leek, banana
Omega-3: Fish, flax seeds, walnuts, chia seeds
Spices: Turmeric, black pepper, black sesame, cumin, chili peppers, saffron, sumac
C vitamin: Citrus fruits, dark green leafy vegetables
Foods to avoid in the coronavirus epidemic
Containing refined sugar: Biscuits, cake, chocolate, instant fruit juices, acidic drinks, etc.
Containing gluten: Wheat flour, bread, pita, lavash, cake, cake, bulgur, crackers
Containing trans fats: Instant cake, cake, cookie, margarine, fried foods, fast food
Processed, packaged foods: Packaged snacks such as instant cakes, chocolate, wafers, chips
Processed meats: Sausage, salami, sausage, bacon, ham, smoked
Immune Booster, Immunological Resin
Squeeze a tablespoon of fresh lemon over grated ginger as much as a matchbox.
Then add 1 teaspoon of turmeric, half a teaspoon of ground black pepper and 1.5 teaspoons of honey and mix well.
Complement the resin you have prepared with hot water and consume it on a full stomach in the morning.
*** For those with allergies and regular medication use, resin and herbs should be consumed after consulting a specialist.