The monsoon season comes as a big relief after the scorching heat waves of summer. But it also brings a lot of health issues in children. Generally, they fall sick due to viral infection or intestinal infection. 

But you can increase your child's immunity to fight against infection with diet modification, maintaining personal hygiene and several other factors. So, let's dig deeper into this.

 

Provide Healthy Diet

 

Diet plays a major role in building immunity. You can opt for the following options.

 

1. Yogurt 

 

 

Yogurt contains probiotics that prevent the growth of disease-causing microorganisms, thus preventing bacterial, viral and fungal diseases. It is always advised to consume yogurt without any added flavor, sweeteners or colors.

 

2. Soups 

 

 

Homemade soups are healthy and an excellent way to increase your child's immunity. It also helps relieve symptoms of cough, cold and flu. Even the spices used in preparing soup boost immunity. For example, Turmeric and ginger have anti-inflammatory properties, and garlic has antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties.

 

3. Eggs 

 

 

Eggs contain nutrients such as protein, zinc, vitamin A, B, D, E, K, iron, magnesium and selenium etc. You can try giving different forms of eggs such as boiled egg, omelet, french toast, scrambled eggs, egg poach, oatmeal with eggs, and egg sandwich. Adding variety will make your child interested in eating eggs, thus boosting their immunity.

 

4. Nutrition Drinks

 

 

There are health drinks that can boost your immunity. Gritzo SuperMilk offers a variety of drinks that are customized as per your child's requirements. It focuses on personalized nutrition care and can be taken throughout the year.

 

5. Fruits and Vegetables 

 

 

Include more fruits and vegetables in their diet and cut down fried and junk food items from outside as they can be a source of stomach infection.

Humid weather gives an excellent breeding ground for pathogens to grow. So one such vegetable is broccoli, which boosts immunity. It is a complete nutrition package that builds immunity because it contains vitamin B1, B2, B3 and B6, potassium, magnesium, zinc, iron, vitamin C and beta carotene.

You can give broccoli soup, cheesy broccoli bites or add it in khichdi to give the right mixture of nutrition and taste.

 

6. Indian Condiments and Spices 

 

 

Indian condiments like Garlic, Turmeric and Ginger have antibacterial and antiviral properties that can prevent bacterial and viral infections. Lemon has Vitamin C which helps in boosting immunity as well. So using these ingredients can help you improve the immunity of your child.

 

Having a balanced diet is the key. A healthy diet should comprise 60-70% carbohydrates, 10-12% proteins and 20-25% fat. 

 

Other Tips to Boost Your Child's Immunity

 

 

• Enough sleep - You should try decreasing screen time and avoid giving gadgets at night so they can have enough sleep.
  
  
• Increase activity - You can engage your child in some exercises that increase the resilience of the body.
  
  
• Vaccination - Vaccines are important, so make sure your child is vaccinated as per the schedule.