Any immunity boosting diet needs to be one that is balanced and must include all food groups such as carbohydrates, proteins, vegetables and fruits.

Immunity boosting diets exist but not in that detox (bring on the fruit juices) way that has captured one too many social media feeds, and health and wellness advertisements.

What is a ketogenic or keto diet? It’s a diet that’s rich in fat and low in carbohydrates but it doesn’t mean that all fats are given the green light.

A keto diet is one where the consumption of carbohydrates (rice, wheat, potatoes, bananas and other starchy items) is lowered to 20-50 grammes a day but not eliminated.

plant-based diets consist of vegan, vegetarian and a mix of diets that have a limited or reduced consumption of animal products such as the Mediterranean diet or Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH).

on deriving meals from plants and whole foods, and reducing animal product consumption without necessarily eliminating the latter.