The Lagos State Chapter of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) has urged Nigerians to always include fruits and vegetables in their diets to boost their immune system to fight Ebola Virus.
The Chairperson of the society, Dr Abimbola Ajayi, gave the advice during the commemoration of World Breastfeeding Week and inauguration of the Lagos State chapter on Friday. Ajayi noted that the virus seeks to destroy the immune system which provides defence to the human body.
According to her, “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.
Take yellow fruits, red fruits and vegetables to boost immunity and fight Ebola Virus in the country.’’
