• Bees to reinforce the defenses

Eating well, healthy and balanced is, now more than ever if possible, a vital necessity. Ana Polo (@ anapolo.nutricion), expert in dietetics and nutrition at Sanus Vitae, has compiled a list of the foods we should take to strengthen our immune system:

Yogurts : they are a great source of glutathione, a very powerful antioxidant present in whey that is made up of three valuable amino acids: glutamate, cysteine ​​and glycine.

Shitake and reishi: rich in adaptogens, these mushrooms have multiple antioxidant, antibacterial and immune-enhancing properties.

Broccoli, kiwi, orange, strawberries and papaya: all of them rich in vitamin C, another of the pillars of good defenses.

Carrots, squash and red peppers : rich in beta-carotene, a fundamental source of vitamin A, guarantor of a good immune system.

Egg yolk : in addition to iron, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium, it provides us with vitamin A in the form of retinol.

Seafood and Brazil nuts : rich in zinc and selenium, minerals with a powerful antioxidant action.

Honey: it is a powerful antimicrobial that helps us to strengthen our body against germs.

Kefir: it is ideal for improving microbiotics, a group made up of billions of microorganisms that live in the intestine, which regulates the body's response to autoimmune diseases.

In addition, Ana Polo recommends "exposing yourself a little to the sun every day to load up on vitamin D".

What should we avoid

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Despite the fact that during these days of forced confinement at home it will be more difficult than ever not to fall into temptation, it is advisable to avoid tobacco, alcohol, soft drinks (even if they are 'light'), coffee, processed foods and sweets .

To make things easier, the simplest thing is directly ... do not buy them!

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