Are you wondering what you can feed your children to boost their immune system?

You know your child has a day packed with activities which require constant energy and strong immunity against all harmful infections, to conclude the day well. Amidst all food cravings that your child states due to an empty stomach, you really need to come up with some healthy options.

Ensuring a healthy body for your child depends a lot upon the food you feed him/ her. Here are some of the highly salubrious food items, recommended by pediatricians that can make your child a superhero with a super power to fight off all the diseases and stay immune.

Tooty-Fruity - Fruit love

Fruits are rich in vitamins, mineral, fiber and water. They have all such nutrients that enhance our immunity. Kiwi fruit is a rich source of vitamin C, which helps in boosting immunity, and Vitamin E, which helps to increase body’s T cell count. Blueberries are rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin A, which help in the production of antibodies. Papaya has beta carotene which gets converted into Vitamin A by the body. Strawberries, as tasty as they look and also are, provide a lot of Vitamin C and Vitamin A. Supplement your child’s diet with lots of fruit. Make a smoothie, juice or serve simple slices, yumilicious!

Popeye’s taste -Green vegetable

Green vegetables are packed with all the immunity-boosting nutrients. Though they may not turn out to be a favorite food item for your kid but they will surely be your child’s shield against infections. Broccoli seems to rule the immunity world with plenty of Vitamin A, C and E. It is also stuffed with many other antioxidants that are going to make your body internally strong to fight diseases. Spinach contains numerous antioxidants and beta carotene. Green vegetables are all set to sail your child to a healthy world.

Fermentation treat- Probiotics

Naturally fermented products, like yogurt, strengthen your immune system and help to fight off infection. These probiotic supplements lower the risk of clostridium difficile, which is an antibiotic resistant super bug. It causes severe diarrhea and other life-threatening diseases. According to the pediatricians, these probiotics are also good for intestine and foster the overall health of your child’s body.

Nitty gritty of diet- Nuts and Seeds

These crispy, delicious nuts are full of nutritional value (selenium, copper, zinc, Vitamin E) that will keep off the harmful invaders from your child’s body. Chestnuts help to heal capillaries and blood vessels; Walnuts protect the body from any cellular damage; pistachios are rich in Vitamin E. Many pediatricians suggests to sprinkle these nuts on the food you eat for better taste and thus involve this crumbly textured and multi-benefit diet in your plate.

Ginger up your body

You must have found ginger in many traditional home-made remedies to cure a cold infection. Ginger, rich in gingerol, helps to fight off infection. It has antimicrobial properties that inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria like E. coli and Candida. Ginger can also defend the body against HRSV virus, which is responsible for many respiratory infections. Fresh slices of ginger in vegetables, drinks, and smoothie can ensure a healthy consumption of this food in your diet.

Garlic Spice

Garlic is another treat for your immune system. It contains active compounds, like allicin, that help to boost your immunity by keeping off flu and cold. Like ginger, they have antiviral properties that protect the body from bacterial and viral infections. According to the pediatricians, the best way to maximize garlic’s efficiency of enhancing your child’s immune system is to have one clove two to three times a day.

Coconut Bliss

Coconut oil is blessed with medium chain triglycerides(MCTs), which contains antimicrobial properties. Lauric acid, a common type of MCT, is converted into monolaurin. Both of these prevent the body from viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Coconut oil can be a savior against dental cavities, yeast infection, stomach ulcers, influenza, hepatitis C and much more. Consuming it daily, two tablespoons may give your child with a healthy body.

Make your kid strong. Stay healthy and immune.

Author: This article is written by expert Pediatrician in Bangalore. You can book them using Credihealth(call,apps,web) anytime.