The typical Indian woman puts herself always last. Her family always comes first, her parents, siblings, husband, children, in-laws… the list is long. While she sees to it that her loved ones are well fed and healthy, she often neglects her diet as well as her health. On this Women’s Day, we salute the spirit of every woman, especially the Indian woman, and we take this opportunity to remind you, Oh gentle lady, that you need to be healthy too for the sake of your loved ones, who would always want you to be happy. Your immunity relies on the intake of nutrients from your diet everyday. So, don’t forget to live your life in your attempt to beautify the lives of others.

Drink lemon-amla juice with grated ginger every day. Eat plenty of colorful, varied fresh fruits and vegetables, especially those that are red, orange and purple such as berries, sweet potatoes and red peppers. Eat plenty of seeds such as flaxseeds, pumpkin and sunflower as snacks, in salads, on your cereal, etc. Include plenty of vitamin C-rich foods in your diet – amla, guava, broccoli, peas, cabbage, lemons, oranges, strawberries. Don’t smoke; minimize your intake of alcohol, tea, coffee, and sugar.

Tea Tree Oil is an Australian remedy with antiseptic and antifungal properties. Add a few drops of it to bath water or rub it directly onto the skin. Aloe vera has immune-boosting, anti-viral and antiseptic properties, probably due to its high concentration of mucopolysaccharides. It is a good all-round tonic, as well as a booster during any infection. Antioxidants are substances that detoxify ‘free radicals.’ These include vitamins A, C, E; beta-carotene; zinc and selenium. Natural sources of antioxidants are fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, whole grains and seafood. Beta-carotene is the vegetable source of pre-vitamin A and a potent antioxidant. Red, orange, yellow foods and fresh vegetables are the best sources; so, you should eat carrots and watermelons every day.

Garlic contains allicin which is anti-viral, antifungal and anti-bacterial. Rich in sulphur-containing amino acids, it also acts as an antioxidant. Add garlic generously to your cooking and eat a fresh clove every day. Ginger is particularly good for sore throats and stomach upsets. Grate some fresh ginger in a thermos with a stick of cinnamon and boiling water. Sip this tea throughout the day. During an infection, it is best to limit arginine-rich foods such as beans, lentils, nuts and chocolate. With your immunity raised, we hope and pray that you enjoy every day of the year as Women’s Day. Cheers to you!

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Tags: Antioxidant, Antiseptic, Diet, Free radicals, Immune-boosting, Immunity, Indian, Infection, Nutrients, Nutrition, Pamper, Woman, Women's Day

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