Diet to improve immunity
The most important element is proper hydration of the body, which, depending on the patient’s body weight, is on average 1.5-3 liters per day (30 ml of water per 1 kg of body weight).
The diet should be composed so that undigested food residues do not accumulate in the intestines, because this can disrupt the immune system. A large number of pathological microorganisms multiply on undigested food residues, which intensifies putrefactive and fermentation processes.
Important tips, Clinical Dietitian Wrocław suggests the most important principles of healthy eating:
– number of meals per day from 3 to 5 depending on demand;
– first breakfast (until 10:00) – should be warm and easily digestible, e.g. oatmeal, rye bread with a warm egg, millet with goji berries;
– second breakfast is necessary (until 13:00) – we can eat: vegetable salads, warm soups, a nutritious sandwich made of wholemeal bread;
– lunch (after 3:00 p.m.):
- one or two courses,
- soup can be a dinner appetizer,
- once a week warm vegetables with a small amount of carbohydrates (groats, rice, potatoes)
- meat (also fish) max 3x a week with similar additions
- 3x a week vegetarian dish (groats, rice, whole grain pasta with vegetables)
– easily digestible dinner without protein (until 8:00 p.m.) – soups, warm vegetables, groats or rice with warm vegetables.
Food rotation is very important. Meals are changed every 2 days. It is also important to prepare dishes for a maximum of 2 days to maintain their freshness and properties.
Additionally, supplementation is important: omega acids, vitamin C, vitamin D and magnesium.