Essential Foods to protect you from Increased Pollution..

Pollution has been on the rise for the past few years. People are experiencing a variety of physical problems due to rapidly rising pollution levels. Pollution has reached severe levels in several metropolitan cities, including Delhi. The children and the elderly are suffering from illness and problems such as cold, cough, and sore throat. Protect yourself from pollution during such times by intaking these  necessary foods.

Beta carotene
You can take beta carotene foods to help detoxify the body when the level of pollution is high. This will free you from the headaches caused by pollution and boosts the immune system. Include vegetables like potatoes, carrots, leafy vegetables, butternut squash, custard apple, spinach, chilli, apricot and broccoli in your daily life. These food items will help you maintain your health.

Turmeric
Turmeric has beneficial properties such as antibacterial and antiviral. They combat diseases as well as pollution. It is a remedy for jaundice, cold, fever, sore throat, asthma, bronchitis, lung infections. Add turmeric in hot milk or water and drink daily.

Ghee
Pure ghee removes all the polluting cells in the body. You can also massage soles of the feet with ghee for children at home.

Basil tea
Basil boosts the body's immune system. In addition it is a panacea. Its use is very beneficial for health and can be used daily. Basil leaves cleanse the lungs. Put 7-8 basil leaves in hot water and drink it daily.