Orange immunity booster: If nothing else, Coronavirus has made us more aware of our health. Immunity especially has become a keyword, and we can’t stop searching for ways to boost immunity. From types of kadha to detox water to yoga and whatnot, the past year has made us do (and eat) everything that we never thought of in the pre-pandemic era, for someone who hated green leafy vegetables, including the poor peas, eating Karela once a week has become a norm. So by now, you would know the various ways to strengthen immunity and foods that do so. But do you know there could be several different ways to do so too?
Vitamin C is one nutrient that is significant in boosting our body's immune system. It has a protein called collagen, which holds our body together and heals our wounds. And orange has emerged as a star amongst the fruits for immunity since it is brimming with vitamin C. But besides peeling and eating the orange slices, you can make various meals out of it. Here we have three unique ways to include orange in your immunity-boosting diet:
1. Orange Oatmeal
It doesn’t get any better than this! Orange zest, juice and oatmeal cooked together in this protein-rich meal! A combination of protein and vitamin C is sure to be a nutrient-dense one besides being utterly delicious.
2. Orange Smoothie
Quick, easy and refreshing, stir in orange with some yoghurt, toss in some nuts and other fruits of your choice and relish a wholesome drink.
3. Orange Salad
Throw in orange slices with your favourite fruits and veggies, sprinkle lemon juice along with a pinch of spices and enjoy a nutritious bowl for your next meal.
So stock some oranges in your kitchen pantry and start whipping interesting meals with them right away!