Boost your immune system

Fears around coronavirus are rising – and there seems to be little we’re advised to do in-between washing our hands regularly, and self-isolating. But another way we can help put ourselves in the best position to avoid the virus – and any other cold and flu viruses – is through our diet.There is evidence to suggest that nutritional deficiencies can weaken our immune system and make us more vulnerable to infections. First – we need to make sure we’re eating enough; our immune systems need energy – and the right nutrients – to work to their potential.Our immune systems need enough energy to make immune cells which act as building blocks, and our enzymes, which need vitamins and minerals to work effectively. This means we need to make sure we’re eating all of our body’s requirements for macronutrients, vitamins and minerals, including vitamins C and D, as well as B6, B12 and folate, zinc, copper, iron and selenium, as well as essential amino and essential fatty acids.These nutrients are found in ample quantities in a diet rich in fruits and vegetables – but that diet must be diverse. One of the best immune-boosting foods is fruit, due to their high content of polyphenols, especially flavonoids. Studies have found that eating fruit before exercise helps to reduce inflammation, oxidative stress and immune dysfunction in the body after exercise. Polyphenols are also found in nuts and vegetables, tea and coffee. In short, a healthy gut can help contribute to a strong immune system – and the key to a healthy gut is a healthy diet and fiber.

Technology integration in teaching

Hey everyone!
This is my first blog and my very first time using Blogger as well. I think that this new platform will help us a lot to interact more, but also to share our knowledge with each other. To start with, I would like to share my opinion related to our subject. I personally think technology has transformed almost every aspect of our lives and now it seems education systems around the world are due for an update. Educators are adopting new technologies to help students reach their full potential. I truly believe that technology can reshape the future of education in big ways by forming new bonds between students and teachers and with students and the entire learning experience. It can change the student teacher roles and relationships: students take responsibility for their learning outcomes, while teachers become guides and facilitators.
I would like to share with you some reasons why we should use techology in education:

• Students love it so why not engage them through their favorite mediums
• Professional development
• Students can learn from the experts by engaging them with content from the best teachers in the world
• Makes life easier for teachers
• Improves test scores
• Helps students with low attention spasms
• Encourages completion of homework
• Saves money

                                                     Thank you!