Healthy Fruits And Vegetables Consumed During Uncertain Weather

JAKARTA - Uncertain weather sometimes rains and suddenly hot heat can make the body's resistance drop drastically. Conditions like this, we need to be aware so that we are not susceptible to disease.

Therefore, keeping the body fit in the midst of uncertain weather sometimes requires extra attention. According to Professor of Food and Nutrition from the Bogor Agricultural Institute (IPB) Prof. Dr. Ali Khomsan MS, there are some foods that are recommended during uncertain weather.

He said, fruits and vegetables can help us increase our immunity during transitions.

"Foods and vegetables rich in Vitamin C can support the immune function," he said when contacted by Antara from Jakarta, Wednesday.

When the weather often changes erraticly, the body is often prone to disease, in this condition, Ali recommends paying attention to consumption of fruit and vegetables rich in vitamin C.

Vitamin C is known to strengthen the immune system, help the body fight infection, and speed up the recovery process. Fruits such as papaya, guava, and oranges are some excellent choices to improve the immune system.

"Buahs rich in vitamin C such as papaya, guava, and oranges can increase immunity," said Ali.

Not only fruits, green vegetables are also a very good source of vitamin C. Some types of vegetables can strengthen immunity, including spinach, kale, to cassava leaves.

Dark green leafed vegetables are also a source of vitamin C such as spinach, kale, cassava leaves, other vegetables that are dark green, Ali added.

Dark green leafy vegetables are said to contain a lot of vitamin C and antioxidants that can help the body fight free radicals and improve its immune function.

In addition to regularly consuming vitamin C from natural sources, it is important to also maintain a balanced diet, by including protein, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates.

Maintaining adequate water intake and quality sleep also greatly affects the health of the body. Regular exercise that is appropriate and not excessive is also proven to be able to keep the body fit and healthy.

"With the frequent changing weather, maintaining a healthy diet and paying attention to the consumption of vitamin C-rich foods, it will help the body stay strong and reduce the risk of getting sick," Ali added.