Check-Out what To Eat That Will Boost Your Immunity To Fight Ebola!

The Lagos State Chapter, Nutrition Society of
Nigeria (NSN) has told Nigerians to boost
their immunity, they would need to eat more

fruits and vegetables in their diets.
The Chairperson of the society, Dr Abimbola
Ajayi said this at the World Breastfeeding
Week and inauguration of the Lagos State
chapter on Friday.
Ajayi revealed that the virus attacks the
immune system, which defends the human
body from virus attacks.
She said: “Since there is no known cure
presently for the disease, the goal of
nutrition care therefore, is to protect and
boost the immunity among other care
provided for affected persons.
“People must ensure that they take foods that
are high antioxidants, majorly foods rich in
vitamins and minerals in their daily meals.
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“Take yellow fruits, red fruits and vegetables
to boost immunity and fight Ebola Virus in
the country,’’ she said.
The National President of the Society, Prof.
Ngozi Nnam was also at the event and said:
“We need the support of governments,
relations, families and the community to
promote exclusivebreast feeding to achieve
high breastfeeding rate.
“Breast milk is the ideal food for newborns
and infants and we need to raise awareness
on the importance of right nutrition in the
first 1,000 days of life.’
According to the latest figures from the
World Health Organization (WHO), 1,350
people are now believed to have died from
the Ebola virus, which has been raging in
the region since March.
The WHO said it was concerned that families
were hiding infected loved ones in the belief
they will be more comfortable dying at home.
Guardian