The Dhaka Times Desk A strong immune system or immune system is needed for a healthy body and mind during this time of Corona. Know the foods you should eat to stay healthy during Corona.
Awareness of food to strengthen our body's defense system. Just taking small steps in our daily diet can make our immune system more effective. The main fight against the virus is the body's immune system or immune system. If this immune system is strong then outside virus or bacteria can do nothing.
Basically: A proper and balanced diet is an important adjunct to an effective immune system. Which always makes our body defense system fully functional. Repairs and restores the entire process by overcoming any damage. Protects us against various infections and diseases. All in all, a great source of immunity is a healthy and scientifically sound diet. An abundance of foods with adequate amounts of vitamins, minerals and fiber can make our daily diet healthy.
Various studies have proven that the Mediterranean diet is one of the factors in this regard. It plays a significant role in preventing obesity, heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and even cancer. A large study of 1.5 million people found that this diet reduced coronary heart disease and premature death.
The Mediterranean diet is rich in: fruits, vegetables, salads, whole grains or whole grains (brown rice, flour, etc.), nuts, pulses, legumes, yogurt and milk or dairy products, seafood. , lean meat.
The amount of rice, fish and meat should be limited in daily food. The amount of green vegetable salad should be increased. Seasonal and fibrous vegetables should be eaten in sufficient quantity including bitter gourd, cabbage, stalks, puishak, redshak, sajjan. Half cooked vegetables are very easily digested. Eat salad every day. Add lettuce, tomatoes, mint leaves, coriander leaves, carrots, cucumber, red cabbage, capsicum etc. to the salad. Develop a habit of eating sea fish.
Khichuri is basically a substitute for animal meat. Lassa/Dhila Sabzi-Kichuri is an ideal breakfast for everyone from two years old to adults. jaggery instead of sugar and red flour instead of flour. Bread made of two-thirds wheat and one-third corn should be eaten.
Eat only vegetarian at least two days a week. Meat should be limited to four days in a month. The benefits of thin dal are very high. Any pulses including lentils, mung beans, mush boots, peas should be kept in moderation in the daily diet. It is better not to eat lentils at night. Eat mushrooms regularly. Spinach, tomatoes, broccoli and carrots should be eaten in winter. On hot days, eat cucumber or kheera in the morning and afternoon, but never at night.
Avoid excess oil, spices, tasting salt, raw salt, salt and fried foods in your daily diet. The less you eat at restaurants and outside, the better. Regardless of the type of cooking oil, more or less all are fattening. So moderate oil should be used in curries.
On the other hand, fast food, junk food, processed and packaged foods contain artificial colors, flavors, tasters and addictive ingredients. Regular consumption of these foods can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease and stroke in addition to increasing body fat. It can cause bone, tooth and eye complications, even kidney and bladder cancer.
Soft drinks are very hard on your body. Every sip of soft drinks slowly depletes the body's energy like arsenic. Apart from increasing body fat and causing addiction, this drink causes bone loss, premature aging, indigestion, respiratory problems, diabetes, cancer and kidney damage.
High levels of caffeine in energy drinks can cause nervousness, moodiness, anxiety, muscle spasms, insomnia, headaches, shortness of breath, as well as pregnancy complications and even infertility. Avoid drinking soft drinks and energy drinks yourself and serving others.
You can drink bottled water as a drink. If you don't get it, drink lemon water. You can also drink tamarind-molasses syrup to reduce the heat of summer.
Eat enough local seasonal fruits. Seasonal fruits can boost immunity against seasonal diseases. Try to eat local fruits instead of packaged fruit juices. Avoid canned, processed and refined foods. You should start eating pineapple regularly to stay free from flu. But never eat pineapple on an empty stomach.
Eat more jam if you have liver problems. And if you have diabetes, chew jamer seng bichi too.
At this time, make a habit of mixing a teaspoon of honey with equal amount of black cumin and garlic paste with your breakfast every morning. Drinking Tulsi leaf juice with honey mixed with hot iron three times will give good results.
Eat a little vegetable-rice or date-banana at Sehri. Protein-rich foods are best avoided as they increase thirst. Avoid frying and try to have Iftar with only dates and water. Eat dinner (fish-meat-dal with other balanced food) after Maghrib prayer. This diet will help you stay hydrated throughout Ramadan and also reduce your thirst for water. Dr. Compiled from the writings of Sajedul Islam Nahim.
Things to do to prevent Corona virus
# stay at home all the time.
# Follow the rules and use mask when going out for emergency.
# three-layer surgical mask can be washed if desired.
# wash clothes after coming home from outside. Or hang it without shaking for at least four hours.
# Wash hands thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds) with soap or liquid before coming outside.
# plastic PPE or eyes, face, head must be washed thoroughly with detergent and dried after one use.
# Wear PPE made of cloth or clean as described.
# Use a head cap that completely covers the hair.
# Those who have sneeze cough should follow all the rules promulgated by the government. Also, wash hands as directed before and after handling food items, keys, switches, mice, remote controls, mobiles, watches, computer desks, TVs, etc. and after using the bathroom. Those who have dry hands use Moisture after washing their hands. Soap or hand liquid can be used. Why can this virus remain in the crackle (cracked part) of dry hands? Avoid using highly alkaline soaps or detergents.
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