Kids are back in school! Have you thought about simple ways you can boost their immunity? It’s always a good time to stay on top of staying strong.

To help our little ones get their nutrients, we have to make sure they’re consuming antioxidant-rich foods to boost their immune systems and taking probiotics daily to help their digestive system remain healthy. 

One way to do this is to ensure they’re eating fish at least twice a week, red meat two to three times a week, and legumes like (beans, chickpeas, and lentils) two to three times a week. This helps to ensure your children get enough protein.   

It’s also important to encourage kids to eat seasonal fruits and vegetables to receive vitamins organically. Oranges, tangerines, and pomegranates are high in vitamin C and can help to improve their immune systems before a long winter. 

Poor hygiene and contact with other people or things, as well as runny noses, make it easy for germs to spread. Kids are notorious for touching their mouths and noses, which is exactly how viruses are more easily transmitted person-to-person. As a result, parents should instruct their children to wash their hands with plenty of water and soap for at least 15-30 seconds (before and after meals). On top of that, it’s a good idea to have them take a bath or shower every day after going outside, if feasible. 

Keep an eye on your child’s water intake and remind them frequently to stay hydrated. Drinking plenty of water aids in regulating blood circulation, promotes a healthy metabolism, and aids in the elimination of toxic substances and poisons from the body.

Being indoors with central heating reduces humidity, which dries out and irritates the respiratory system and can increase the chances of an upper respiratory tract infection. So, staying hydrated and drinking enough water can help lower their chances of dehydration and infection!

Home-schooled children may become more sedentary, so it’s critical to get them moving.

Staying active and engaging in physical activity boosts the immune system and promotes disease resistance.

Children are more likely to exercise if they participate in sports they enjoy, which helps them grow. Swimming and gymnastics can be introduced to children as young as 4 or 5 years old, while tennis or soccer is better suited for children as young as 7 or 8 years old.  Water polo and other favorite sports like basketball or volleyball are best for children aged 9+ years old.

When children are tired and sleep-deprived, their body’s resistance weakens, and they become more susceptible to illness. That’s why it’s important to ensure  your children get enough sleep. Sleep can improve their ability to fight off any diseases that may arise.

The best way to do this is to set up a strict bedtime and morning routine. The key here is to ensure they’re going to bed and waking up at the same time each day.

Closed and poorly ventilated environments keep germs trapped for an extended period and pose a risk for respiratory infections. They can make people feel lightheaded or achy if not enough oxygen circulates in the room.

Closed and poorly ventilated environments keep germs trapped for an extended period and pose a higher risk for respiratory infections.

They can also make people feel lightheaded or achy if there’s not enough oxygen circulating throughout the room.

According to studies on the coronavirus, getting fresh air and using fans helps reduce the chances of infection.