SHAHEB BHATTACHERJEE
I believe in a healthy lifestyle. But at the same time, I am well exposed to street food and had also visited the Covid ward in hospitals multiple times during the pandemic to help people. But I did not stop my workout throughout this period. Also, I never panicked about getting Covid. Stress reduces immunity. The stress hormone cortisol can suppress the effectiveness of the immune system.
MADHUMITA SARCAR
I did not do anything extra as such. But I did keep myself hydrated by drinking lots of water and included lots of fruits in my diet too. I don’t believe in having a special kadha or anything. I believe staying fit and healthy from within is most important. Following all Covid protocols was really important for me too.
PARNO MITTRA
Honestly, I didn’t do anything. I generally have vitamin C and probiotics every day. My sister is a health freak, so I generally tend to eat the healthy food that she makes. I try to keep my diet clean as much as possible. I like my home-cooked meals, which mostly consist of fish and veggies.
ISHAA SAHA
I, anyway, follow a protein diet. I increased my protein intake as I was staying at home. Doctors were also saying to increase protein intake. Also, I was having warm fluids with basic ingredients available at home. I mixed cloves, ginger to my tea, and made a sort of kadha. My regular diet includes at least one sour fruit or different citrus fruits. Kiwi was also a part of my diet. This helped me to stay fit.
SUSMITA CHATTERJEE
For my immunity, every morning, I make myself this beautiful drink which consists of tulsi leaves, ginger, turmeric, honey and a dash of lemon. As I stay far away from my parents, they keep telling me to maintain a healthy lifestyle. I learnt this drink from them, and now it has actually become a part of my life. I enjoy my drink with some almonds on the side. I would like to ask everyone reading this to try this at least once, you will know the difference soon.
ARJUN CHAKRABARTY
I’ve been a fitness freak for the longest time and I strongly believe in maintaining a basic healthy diet and engaging in moderate activity. That is enough to keep our immunity levels up. I didn’t make any specific change during the pandemic except for a slight increase in vegetable intake, which includes lemon and chilli. It’s only because I love the taste. Proper sleep and an active lifestyle is simply the best way to live a good life. Overnight changes cannot magically make anyone stronger or healthier. Consistency is key.
TUHINA DAS
I have always been very conscious of my diet, which consists food that builds immunity over a longer period of time. I prefer simple home-cooked food over anything else. I make sure to cover all vitamins in my diet. But I started taking vitamin C as a supplement during the pandemic and have continued since. Tulsi tea and lots of fruits every day is the way to go for me.
TOTA ROY CHOUDHURY
Immunity, for me, was not an afterthought during the pandemic. It is a way of life. The three things that are non-negotiable for me are seven hours of sleep daily, three litres of water from good clean source of water and being out in the sun for at least 30 minutes a day. Then comes what I do the year round that is exercising. Having a basic yoga routine is very helpful. Also, following a diet keeping in mind your background and your history. For me, it is the basic, traditional Bengali diet that we have been brought up with, minus the maida and excessive use of oil. This has to be done year round for maintaining a good immune system.
SAYANTIKA BANERJEE
My fitness regimen that I regularly maintain has definitely helped me. Since I workout, there was already a basic minimum intake of vitamin C in my diet, with that I incorporated zinc through food sources and zinc tablets too. I concentrated on pranayama too, mostly breathing exercises. Most things required for boosting immunity was already a part of my life. More or less keeping a healthy lifestyle is always helpful.