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Strengthening the immunity system (or immunological) can help you protect yourself from various threats to the health and balance of your body. In a pandemic situation, such as the one the world is facing nowadays, it is absolutely necessary to take care of ourselves, our families and everyone close to us.
Therefore, it is essential that we take appropriate protective measures and strengthen our immunity system. On what concerns to COVID-19, it is important to note that a strengthened immunological system does not protect us from contamination, but makes us more resistant to the disease.
How to strengthen the immunity system?
There are several ways in order to strengthen your immunity system. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, by fulfilling a good nutritional plan, and practicing regular exercise are undoubtedly some of the best ways to achieve this.
When it comes to nutrition, one of the main tips for strengthening the immunity system is to consume certain teas and infusions. These drinks can help the immunological system to work better and provide extra well-being, by making it easier to cope with the days ahead.
It should be noted that, although teas and infusions help to strengthen the body, by being good for your health, we should not use them alone to treat any type of disease.
3 Suggestions of infusions, aimed at strengthening the immunity system
1. Lemon, ginger and mint
This classic mixture is perfect for our organism! Known for its high vitamin C content, lemon is a natural antibiotic and strengthens the immunity system. It strengthens the body’s defences and has a high antioxidant content, by reducing the oxidative stress of cells and preventing the appearance of diseases.
On the other hand, ginger, in addition to helping digestion, is excellent for reducing body levels of inflammation, by acting against infections caused by fungi, bacteria and viruses.
Mint is rich in vitamins, Calcium and Iron. It stimulates the digestive system and is also indicated to fight cold and flu, abdominal pain and headaches.
Ingredients
- 3 slices of lemon
- 3 or 4 branches of mint
- 3 slices of ginger
- 1 l of water
Preparation
In a teapot, place the ginger and mint and add 1 litre of boiling water. Leave it resting for 5 up to 15 minutes and add the lemon. After resting for another 5 minutes, the infusion is ready to serve.
2. Green tea and lemon beebrush tea
Green tea speeds up the metabolism and helps relieve allergic rhinitis’ symptoms. Besides, it strengthens our body, by being an excellent ally in the fight against viral or bacterial infections.
On the other hand, lemon beebrush has relaxing properties for the nervous system. This is a powerful blend to strengthen your immunity system.
Ingredients
- 20 g of green tea (or two tea-bags)
- 10 g of lemon beebrush (or a tea-bag)
- 1 l of water
Preparation
Put the green tea and the lemon beebrush in a teapot and add 1 litre of freshly boiled water. Let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes and strain. In case you have chosen to use tea-bags, simply remove them from the infusion and serve.
3. Turmeric and black pepper
Turmeric and black pepper are ancient spices and their junction is highly effective in strengthening the immunological system. Besides being recommended for the treatment of inflammatory, dermatological and digestive diseases and, above all, to strengthen the immunity system, turmeric is a natural antidepressant.
Black pepper is rich in piperine, which increases the properties of turmeric up to 20 times. It helps to reduce headaches and nausea, and is also excellent for facilitating digestion.
Ingredients
- 1 dessert spoon of grated turmeric root
- 3 crushed black pepper grains
- Enough honey (to sweeten)
- 1,5 l of water
Preparation
In a pan, boil 1.5 litres of water. When boiling, turn it off and add the turmeric and black pepper. Let it rest for 5 to 15 minutes, strain the preparation, add enough honey and drink throughout the day.
Try these three recipes and strengthen your immunity system! Any of these powerful infusions can be elegantly served in the Duo, Saturno, Eclipse, Opera and Nordika tea collections.
Costa Verde’s porcelain pieces help enhancing the benefits of these beverages, in strengthening your immunity system. Porcelain helps preserving the properties of the ingredients, as well as the proper temperature of the infusions.
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