Immune Support and Stress Management Tip #13

Your diet and lifestyle can make an enormous difference when it comes to fighting any infection (viral - including COVID-19, bacterial, parasitic, etc).

I read the following in a newsletter today:

‘There are two questions that have fascinated immunologists in any pandemic:

1. Why do some people get sick while others stay healthy?

2. And among those who become infected, why do some people fare so much better than others of the same age and gender?

OVER AND OVER AGAIN, IT TURNS OUT THAT A PERSON’S DIET AND LIFESTYLE MAKE AN ENORMOUS DIFFERENCE.’

So here are my tips for today to improve your immune system (refer to images with captions):

1. Gratitude is important as part of a healthy lifestyle. Look at that beautiful sunset I took yesterday. Isn’t it great to be alive and to experience this every single day. List at least 3 things you are grateful for every morning (it can be big or super tiny).

2. Stick to a healthy low carb (healthy oil and lean meats) lifestyle and if you include carbohydrates, only stick to complex carbs. All of the what to eat and what not to eat is in our EatSMART Guide. Image 2 is a good example of a delicious and very healthy meal. Fillet strips, with a homemade potato salad (I made my own healthy dressing as per EatSMART Guidelines) and a mixed salad.

3. Move daily! Find exercises that you enjoy! I bought these mini stretch bands and it is my absolute favourite right now. I use it every day. It is my new fitness toy. I follow my online FiTSMART Guide - Home Workout Program (Fit-in-15).

I hope my tips help you.

Stay happy and healthy!

Love,
Anri van Rooyen