Air pollution, smoke, eat to stay healthy?
Living in the atmosphere affected by dust, prolonged pollution will greatly affect health. Besides masks, dust-proof glasses, and topicals, you should include nutritious foods that boost the immune system.
Drink plenty of water, reduce coffee
Filtered water is good for the body - (Image: AsiaOne).
Filtered water, mineral water, spring water all work very well for the body. Not only does beauty, moisturize the skin in the dry weather, but drinking plenty of water also helps the kidneys remove toxins from the dust absorbed through the skin and lungs.
Do not drink a lot of alcohol and caffeine because they can make you dehydrated.
Eat papaya, oranges, strawberries
Strawberries, kiwi, oranges, enough . are foods rich in vitamin C.
In a kiwi fruit contains 87 IU of vitamin A, 92.7mg of vitamin C and many antioxidant compounds that help boost the immune system.
In oranges, papaya, strawberries also contain vitamins A, C, potassium that helps regulate blood pressure and enzymes that are good for the digestive system.
Add greens at meals
Green vegetables are a good food source of vitamins A, B, D and many minerals. You should change a variety of green vegetables such as vegetables, spinach, shrimps, squash .
Especially broccoli, which is considered as "super food" when containing up to 89mg of vitamin C, 0.78mg of vitamin E and lots of antioxidants, relieving pain of osteoarthritis, coronary heart disease, fighting against cancer causing cells.
Eat more eggs
Eggs are high in protein, vitamin E helps in antioxidants, helps prevent cell damage - (Image: AsiaOne).
Eggs (chickens, ducks, quails) are a major source of protein for the human body. Egg yolks are high in fat and cholesterol; Whites contain lots of calcium.
A cooked egg contains 0.50 mg of vitamin E. Vitamin E is also key for a healthy immune system because of its antioxidant properties, which help prevent cell damage.
However, people with high blood pressure should not eat too many eggs because the high triglyceride content of eggs can make the condition worse.
Eat lots of fish
Consuming foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids will also help reduce inflammation and enhance the function of the immune system. Moreover, omega-3 is very good for heart health.
You can get omega-3s from fatty fish like salmon, sardines and mackerel.
Discard junk food, fast food, instead of nuts, cereals
Nuts like walnuts, almonds, and sunflower seeds contain more fiber, gluten, and vitamin E than all other nuts.
Instead of eating lots of fast foods like chips, snacks, fried chicken ., you should replace them with healthy nuts. They both help you supplement nutrition, boost immunity but not increase weight and some diseases caused by obesity.
Get enough sleep
A good night's sleep always brings a refreshing spirit to the next day. While sleep doesn't completely prevent you from getting sick from smoke, getting enough sleep will help your body feel healthier and more weight-rich.
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