During the Spring Festival of 2020, a sudden epidemic swept across China, and everyone invariably entered a "wartime state". Medical staff worked around the clock to treat patients, while ordinary people stayed behind closed doors, wearing masks to buy necessities.
Many planned reunions had to be cancelled and people could only stay connected online.
During the pandemic, the streets were deserted, and there was an atmosphere of anxiety and fear everywhere. Some people feel that the sky is falling and worry about the health and safety of themselves and their families; Others are fighting hard and trying to face the catastrophe with a positive attitude.
This is an extremely difficult time for everyone.
The pandemic has had a huge impact on people's lives, and it has also made people re-examine the importance of "health". We have to face the stark fact that many things that we have been Xi to in the past are actually extremely precious.
A happy home, a stable job, and a trip that wasn't forced to cancel...... We have lost too much of the happiness we are Xi to.
In the face of the haze of the epidemic, we can only get through this "special period" together by uniting and helping each other. It is destined to become our common memory.
During the pandemic, each of us dreams of having a strong immune system, just like having a body armor that protects us from the virus.
So what is the key to strengthening immunity? In fact, the simplest and most direct way is through diet and lifestyle Xi. Many people are infected with the same virus, so why do some people have only mild symptoms while others are very sick? It has a lot to do with the difference in individual immunity.
People with strong immunity, their usual life is like building a line of defense. For example, ensure adequate sleep time to avoid excessive fatigue; Another example is to maintain regular exercise and enhance cardiopulmonary function; Of course, the most important thing is to eat a healthy diet.
Diet provides the nutrients that our body needs, and if the necessary nutrients are lacking, immunity is bound to decrease.
For parents with children at home, more attention should be paid to their children's diet. Children are in the stage of growth and development, and malnutrition can easily affect health.
During the epidemic, if children eat more scientifically and nutritiously, they will be able to build a stronger immune defense.
Although there is still a shortage of anti-epidemic supplies, we have enough ingredients on hand to meet our basic needs. Proper adjustment of the diet structure and reasonable combination of various nutrients can help children enhance their resistance and stay away from diseases.
Many scientific studies have shown that a reasonable diet can significantly enhance the body's immunity. If sleep and exercise are important parts of maintaining health, then diet is the "backbone" of them.
It directly provides energy and nutrients to our body.
So what foods should we focus on supplementing in the epidemic environment? Here we recommend the "2 Flesh and 2 Fruits" plan. "2 meat" refers to beef and chicken, and "2 fruits" refers to citrus fruits and apples.
These foods have very high nutritional value and are the best dietary therapy to enhance children's immunity.
First, let's take a look at "2 meats". Beef contains high-quality protein, rich minerals and trace elements, and is an excellent ingredient for improving immunity. However, beef is relatively hard, and it is not easy for children to chew.
Then we can boil the fresh beef into soup and eat it, or process it into small pieces before cooking, so that it is convenient for children to eat. The tonic effect of beef broth is particularly prominent.
Chicken is also rich in protein, and it has a lower fat content than pork, making it more suitable for children. We can cut the chicken into cubes, then stir-fry quickly, add an appropriate amount of soy sauce to enhance the freshness, and then add the child's favorite shredded carrots, diced potatoes and other ingredients to become a chicken stir-fry with both color and flavor, which is both nutritious and delicious.
Let's look at the "2 fruits" again. Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C and are natural supplements for boosting immunity. We can steam fresh oranges and eat them as is, or we can squeeze the juice and give it to our children.
Apples are also very rich in vitamins and dietary fiber, making them a great medicine for moistening the lungs and relieving coughs. We can make a bowl of sweet apple soup for our children, which is warm and healthy in the cold winter.
By reasonably increasing the intake of "2 flesh and 2 fruits", combined with a balanced combination of other foods, you can help your baby build a line of defense from the "inside", so that they can have a strong body to face the challenges of the epidemic.
It will also be an opportunity to develop a good eating habit Xi that will benefit your child for the rest of his life.
During the pandemic, we need to focus not only on physical health, but also on mental health. Because the state of mind directly affects the body's immunity. People who are positive and optimistic tend to be more resistant.
In the face of the epidemic, everyone will have some anxiety, fear, and disappointment. If these negative emotions are suppressed for a long time, they will not only harm the body, but also make people lose their fighting spirit and courage to deal with the epidemic.
Many medical studies have shown that happy people have higher immune cell activity, and conversely, stress and anxiety directly weaken the person's resistance. So we need to learn to manage our emotions and maintain a positive attitude.
Specifically, you can adjust your mood in some simple ways, such as listening to soft music, watching comedy movies, simple household chores, talking to friends, and so on.
Doing what you like appropriately can distract you and gain positive energy.
You can also cultivate some small hobbies, such as planting a few pots of small flowers and plants and taking care of their growth; Or try to Xi a new skill, which can be rewarding.
There is always fun in life, we just have to pay attention to the discovery.
The "sunshine" that preserves the mood is an important force in dealing with the epidemic. Living with a smile on our face, our immunity will become stronger. Because happiness brings hope, and hope lights the way forward. While taking care of your body, you should also let your soul be full of sunshine.
The pandemic has been a major challenge and test for all of us. In this uncertain environment, we can only overcome the difficulties together by uniting and helping each other to resolve panic and anxiety.
As guardians of children in our families, we have a great responsibility to protect their growth. To allow children to grow up healthily, we must pay attention to everything we can. This includes not only medical precautions such as vaccines, but also a daily diet that keeps your child healthy.
In terms of diet, reasonably adding nutritious ingredients, such as beef, chicken, fruits, etc., can help children establish a stronger immune barrier. At the same time, we must also keep in mind the sunshine of the soul and infect children with positivity and optimism, so that they can grow up in hope.
Take care of yourself and keep your smile at the same time. We will overcome all difficulties with our inner strength and usher in the day when spring flowers bloom.