Our research says the best ways you can help yourself in this time of COVID-19 panic is to help yourself stay in best health.
COVID-19 is a respiratory condition, as in the virus attacks the lungs. Hence our lung health is critical. Some nutrients, in particular, can help improve breathing conditions and may help you to breathe better. By following a healthy diet, you can keep your lungs healthy and protect your health for the future COVID-19 or not.
1. Water
Water is essential for healthy lungs. Dry lungs are prone to irritation. Each day you should try to drink between six and eight glasses.
2. Apples
Flavonoids, vitamin E, and vitamin C all help the lungs function at their best. Apples are rich in all of these and those who eat several a week have healthier lungs. Apples are rich in antioxidants which can help keep your lungs healthy.
3. Garlic and Onions
These pungent foods are great for the heart and thus the lungs too. They reduce inflammation, lower cholesterol, and fight infection. Garlic is known for its powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
4. Ginger
This spice has anti-inflammatory properties and promotes the elimination of pollutants from the lungs. Ginger has a ton of benefits not just for the lungs but for the rest of the body too. Ginger can help to decongest and unclog air passages helping to boost lung health and improve breathing.
5. Chili
Peppers are filled with capsaicin, the spicy compound that gives them their bite. Capsaicin improves blood flow, stimulates mucus membranes, and fights infection.
6. Green Leafy Vegetables
Cabbage, Kale, Green Leafy Vegetables and also cauliflower, broccoli are rich in chlorophyll that cleans and builds blood and full of some very effective antioxidants.
7. Turmeric
This spice is related to ginger with many of the same benefits. It also contains curcumin, Curcumin helps to relieve inflammation and chest tightness that’s associated with asthma.
8. Lentils
Are rich in antioxidants
9. Strawberries
Berries are rich in antioxidants.
10. Green tea
Green tea contains many antioxidants that may help reduce inflammation in the lungs.
At this point health is wealth!
💥 As you can see all these foods are already are on your P2/P3 food list. This is not a coincidence.
💥 These foods are anti inflammatory, immune boosting foods and this is the best time for P2 believe it or not.
💥 We are also finding that there seems to be availability of green veg and fruits in supermarkets. Its only the bad food that’s actually been hoarded up.
💥 This week you should see cottage cheese, eggs and meat more available.
💥 Last but not the least don’t forget your Thinco turbo multivitamin at this stage. Our Multivitamin is Therapeutic Strength, Made in Australia in a licensed facility. ARTG Listed and tested to Australia’s highest pharmaceutical standards. You can order you multivitamin online
Prevention is better than cure. Keep your body in its best working condition as we enter flu season as well the peaks of Corona.
From all of us at Thinco,
Stay safe, stay indoors, eat healthy, look after your family friends and neighbours
*This post is not to be considered as medical advice in anyway*