Junk Food Lowers Swine Flu Resistance

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According to Ayurvedic experts, foods that are low in immunity along with junk food that contain low turmeric can increase the risk of developing conditions similar to swine flu. He also added that the increased intake of white foods can also lower the immunity, causing swine flu-like conditions.

"Modern eating habits reduces our power to fight back the virus as items like Pizza and other fast foods don't contain even a pinch of turmeric and increasing intake of 'white food' is worrisome as it does not help to boost the immunity," Ayurveda expert and faculty with Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya and Research centre, Dr Nilesh Korde told.

"Turmeric, an ancient spice with medicinal properties, strengthens the immunity but the amount of turmeric in our diets is lessening which is a cause of concern," he said.

According to him, gulvel, a creeper that grows in our backyards, has the potential for preventing swine flu. He also added that grandma's remedies can do a great deal in preventing swine flu as well as put a restriction on the spreading of the condition.