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COLOR FOOD DIET TO PROTECT OUR IMMUNE SYSTEM AGAINST CORONAVIRUS
In these days, when the pandemic continues, it is very important to eat color to keep our immune system strong. Thanks to different colored fruits and vegetables that you consume during the day, you get different antioxidants and vitamin groups. And what are these colors? Turkey Medicals member and our expert Turkish dietitian gave information about the subject.
There are 7 colors in the rainbow, and 5 in the colorful diet! These are: red, purple, white, orange and greens. It is possible to be more colorful, healthier, fitter by consuming a handful of these 5-color fruits and vegetables every day…
The color of energy is lycopene, the pigment that gives red to fruits and vegetables. Lycopene is a very powerful antioxidant in tomatoes. We should consume at least a handful of red fruits and vegetables every day. Strawberries, tomatoes, watermelons, which are currently in full season, are included in this group. If we count other Reds; rosehip, Red Raspberry, grapefruit, pomegranate, red pepper and cranberry are also in this group.
Fruits and vegetables of orange color are colored by carotenoids, a natural herbal pigment. Oranges rich in Beta carotene are highly effective on our immune system. We know that a strong immune system is very important to protect against covid. At this stage, Orange should be in the lead roles!
It is important to include peach, apricot, melon, Maltese plum nectarine in our decoctions, which are in the yellow-orange color group and are currently in season. In the main menus, let’s take care to consume lemon, sweet potatoes, yellow tomatoes.
Chlorophyll is the pigment that gives plants the green color. In addition to helping the liver to support the body’s natural detox ability, chlorophyll also supports immune function to prevent toxins from collecting in the body. Foods in this group are noted for their high vitamin C content. We know that vitamin C intake can also be effective in strengthening the immune system.
Grapes, plum, kiwi, lime, green onion, avocado, broccoli, collard greens, green beans, zucchini, bell peppers, green pepper, asparagus, peas, Brussels sprouts, cucumbers, spinach, swiss chard, mustard greens, collard greens, lettuce, arugula, fresh mint, dill, watercress, sorrel, green leaves in this group and all other vegetables and fruits.
The name of the pigment that gives purple fruits and vegetables a blue-purple color is ‘anthocyanin’. So, which foods are included in the group of purple fruits and vegetables? Eggplant, red beets, purple cabbage, red onion, red/purple radish ,blackberries, black raspberries, blueberries, figs, purple plums, prunes, purple-red-black grape, cherry, Cherries, currants, black berries, raisins, blood orange, purple-colored fruits and vegetables in season, we need to regularly consume at least a handful of every day.
Fruits and vegetables of white color received their color thanks to a pigment called ‘antoxanthin’. Antoxanthin is a flavonoid with antioxidant properties. Flavonoids have been shown to directly modulate the differentiation and quantity of cells belonging to the immune system. The immune system plays a key role in protecting an organism from infections and epidemics.
That’s why it’s important to add white to a Turkish Mediterranean diet every day. Allium vegetables such as garlic, onions are also known to protect against infections by activating the immune system. Alanya banana, apple, pear, quince, cauliflower, cabbage, garlic, onion, ginger, mushrooms, potatoes, radish, yam, chicory, celery, leeks, and artichokes are in season vegetables and fruits, such as it is required to be included in our menu every day.
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Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.
Physician's Resume:
Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.
Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.
In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.
Awards:
Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.
Certificates:
Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .
Professional Members:
American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.
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