Apart from exercising and staying active, you can also take care of your respiratory health by including certain food items in your diet. During this pandemic, people are consciously trying to include food items that boost immunity and keeps respiratory troubles away. This is because coronavirus mainly affects the immunity and vital organs like lungs.
Having nutritious food reduces the risk of any disease and improves your gut health which also has a positive effect on your respiratory health. Broccoli almond soup is being recommended during this time as it is a powerhouse of nutrients. Broccoli is rich in vitamins K and C, Folate, fiber, and potassium. This one vegetable can be used to make many dishes, from soups to mains, hence it is easy to include in the diet.Â
The compound in broccoli that improves respiratory health is named sulforapane–a. This compound increases the activity of the gene in the lungs that help it fight toxins better. This improves the functioning of the lungs. It is also a good source of beta carotene and zinc.Â
Now that we know that is great for your health. Here is the recipe that you can try at home.Â
It is great in taste and is also low-calorie. Enjoy this soup by having it just before dinner or for a light lunch along with a salad.