How do you eat yourself strong? The best diet against viruses

Veröffentlicht am: August 23, 2024

How did you prepare for your time at home?

Do you have enough food at home to leave the house as little as possible and not endanger others? Because less contact with others also means a slower spread of the virus overall! 

Speaking of food and grocery shopping - let's look at our eating routines today.

TODAY'S QUESTION: "Is your diet currently more rut than colorful?"

Even in times like these, nutrition can be varied and colorful. You don't just have to eat pasta and pesto. You won't do yourself any good in the long term.

So if you are shopping now, please bear this in mind: The important thing is not to buy food in bulk, but to buy the right food!"

Use this time to rethink your eating routines. 

How can you escape old eating habits from home? 

Your goal should be:

  • (A) reduce inflammation in the body and 
  • (B) to detoxify it sustainably!

This reduces the risk of many chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's disease.

(A) Why should you fight inflammation at an early stage?

Did you know that both viruses such as COVID-19 and flu viruses cause inflammation in the body? In severe cases, these lead to acute respiratory distress, organ failure and even death. 

Inflammation - the silent enemy of our body...

Inflammation is mainly caused by a poor diet. These are part of an insidious disease process that develops insidiously, takes place in the tissues and organs and accelerates physical decay. Most diseases that characterize aging have strong inflammation-related components.

This means that if you counteract inflammation at an early stage, you are less likely to develop typical age-related diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, Alzheimer's or cancer. 

How can you extinguish inflammation? - Our most popular anti-inflammatories:

  • Turmeric: the curcuminoids it contains have a natural anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect
  • Omega 3: the valuable omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are very effective in combating inflammation. It is important to balance the ratio of omega 3 to omega 6. The European average is a questionable ratio of 15:1 (omega 6: omega 3). However, the optimum ratio is 2:1!

➤ Tip: Start with an alkaline diet or ketogenic diet. These are particularly effective in combating inflammation in the body!

➤ Tip: Cook with fresh turmeric today or take the root as a high-dose capsule for maximum effect.

➤ Tip: A daily intake of 2 to 4 g omega 3 can regulate a deficit within 2-5 monthsSo it's best to start immediately!

(B) Why is detoxification so important?

Toxins - the energy thieves...

A detox can be the key to getting on the right track and helping your body do exactly what it's designed to do: eliminate toxins and keep you in top shape. You should start by changing your diet and lifestyle. These will ignite your detoxification potential.

This is because factors such as chronic stress, unhealthy habits, physical inactivity and a diet rich in convenience foods, sugar and the like can completely overwhelm our body's natural detoxification system. This makes it all the more difficult to efficiently remove toxins from the bloodstream.

How can you detox? - Our favorite detox artists:

  • Microalgae (chlorella and spirulina): the chlorophyll they contain acts as a natural chelator. This means that toxins and heavy metals are absorbed.
  • Milk thistle: is one of the most popular remedies for liver detoxification. The silymarin it contains has strong antioxidant properties and inhibits the binding of toxins to the cells.
  • MSM: has a strong detoxifying effect and binds harmful environmental influences and substances. These are then excreted via the urine. 

➤ Tip: You can also mix microalgae such as chlorella and spirulina into your next smoothie!

Our tips for you to arm your immune system against viruses with the help of your diet

Step 1: Avoid added sugar:

This is a real problem in today's diet. There are hardly any products that do not contain added sugar. You often find sweetened drinks on the drinks shelf in particular. Drink water and unsweetened tea instead.

Because did you know that refined sugar can suppress our immune system for hours after ingestion?

Step 2: Avoid ready-made products:

Of course it's easier to pop a ready-made product in the oven, but it's not healthy. Use your free time to cook for yourself. That way you know what's really inside. Always give preference to fresh food.

Did you know that your body needs nutrients for all its functions, including the immune system, in order to function properly? 

Step 3: Pay attention to the right composition of your diet:

Cook colorfully, the more colorful the better. Buying fruit and vegetables according to the rainbow principle ensures that you also get all the important vitamins such as vitamin C, vitamin A and phytonutrients. Add healthy fats, proteins, nuts, seeds and whole grains to leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables and the like.

Did you know that fermented foods can also support your immune function? This is because they contain valuable bacteria for the intestinal flora.

Step 4: Enhance your food with herbs and spices: 

Boring food is a thing of the past. As we all know, you eat with your eyes. It's also very easy to make your food look appetizing and beautiful. Herbs and spices go with every meal. Try it out. Voilà - you're almost a star chef!

Did you know that garlic, onions, ginger and spices such as turmeric have antimicrobial properties? These support the immune system from the inside.

Many culinary herbs also have a broad-spectrum antiviral and antimicrobial effect, such as rosemary, thyme and oregano.

 

Do you still need recipe ideas to get started with an alkaline diet? You can find them here:

To our 7-day alkaline nutrition plan!

 

Conclusion:

Start detoxifying your body and fight inflammation with your diet!

Now is the time to get out of your old eating habits and try new things. You can also develop new routines in your diet that will pay off in the long term!

➤ A final tip: cook a little more so you have something left for the next day or you can freeze it. You can take it with you to the office, for example, and continue to eat a balanced and healthy diet. Your wallet will also be happy!