How to improve immunity in children?

Olimp Sport Nutrition
2020-12-07
How to improve immunity in children?

The summer is over. The hot temperature has been significantly lowered and our resistance, as well as that of our children, has been put to a real test. How to protect children from unwanted infections? Below you can find some tips on how to improve your children's immunity.

How to improve immunity in children? Strengthening the body

Apparently, the best way to 'defeat the enemy' is to get to know them better and to allow them to get closer to you. That is why the multi-generational tradition of strengthening the body in children is one of the best ways to improve their immunity and reduce the chance of negative effects of pathogenic microorganisms. How should the body of the youngest children be strengthened?

 

The best way to do this is to avoid the 'under the shade' approach and to be outdoors with your child regularly. Even a 20-minute walk every day will allow the body to adapt to low temperatures and overly dry air. It should also be remembered that the child's clothing should be appropriate to the current weather conditions - cooling or overheating of the body creates an unnecessary risk of illness and does not provide comfortable conditions for the immune system.

How to improve immunity in children? Ensure a varied diet

The main way to improve immunity in children is to provide them with a healthy diet, which will only use wholesome and fresh products. During the autumn, the child's menu should be rich in seasonal fruit and vegetables, which will be more easily accessible during this time of year. In addition, it is also worth choosing products containing ingredients that are often recommended to support the correct functioning of the immune system. What should be included in kids' autumn meals?

  • garlic
  • pumpkin
  • pears
  • ginger
  • apples
  • walnuts
  • plums
  • cranberry

These products contain rich amounts of many valuable active ingredients which are responsible for, among other things, optimal functioning of the immunity, combating free oxygen radicals and increasing protection of cells against the negative effects of oxidative stress.

How to improve immunity in children? Proper hydration

The role of fluids in the proper functioning of the body is extremely important. Insufficient hydration may cause a clear deterioration in children's immunity and cause excessive drying of mucous membranes. It is not difficult then to irritate the airways, which may promote the development of the cold or various infections. Moreover, water is also a source of many valuable minerals. Therefore, it is important to ensure that your child does not feel excessive thirst during the autumn and always has water or warming tea with lemon and honey at hand.