FSSAI Recommends 6 Foods Rich in Omega-3 to Boost Immunity

GUWAHATI: Immunity-boosting foods are essential at a time like this when one needs to boost his or her immunity during a pandemic. 

Experts too have stressed the need to consume foods rich in nutrients to keep the novel coronavirus and other illnesses at bay.

It is true that foods rich in Omega-3 can help one improve immunity levels and the same has been reiterated by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently, as the food regulatory body suggested that some of these plant-based foods must be included in one’s diet.

The Food Safety Regulator took to Twitter to pass on the message to people on the micro-blogging website.

Here is a list of Omega-3 rich health foods that can help boost immunity:

a) Walnuts: These are rich in antioxidants, promote a healthy gut, help in managing Type 2 diabetes, and lower blood pressure. It also helps to lower harmful cholesterol.

b) Pumpkin seeds: These are high in antioxidants and help improve prostate and bladder health. Being high on magnesium it is important for your blood pressure, blood sugar levels, as well as heart and bone health.

c) Fenugreek leaves: Apart from helping in the control of diabetes and high blood pressure, it prevents heartburn and inflammation.

d) Rajma: Rajma or Kidney beans are a good source of several vitamins and minerals, such as molybdenum, folate, iron, copper, manganese, potassium, and vitamin K1. It is also rich in healthy fibers, which promotes colon health.

e) Watermelon seeds: They contain iron that is an important component of hemoglobin, that helps in carrying oxygen through the body.

f) Bajra: It has potassium, which dilates blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily. Bajra is also rich in fiber that helps reduce bad cholesterol.