Immune Boosting Foods

Did you know that eating certain foods boosts your Immune System?

Immune-Supporting Nutrients:

- Vitamins A, some B vitamins, C, D, and E

- Minerals - Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Selenium, Zinc

- Pre and Probiotics and Fiber

- Omega 3 fatty acids

Immune-Supporting Foods:

-Avocado - Vit E

-Beans+legumes - Fiber and Zinc

-Berries - Vit C, Fiber

-Broccoli - Vitamins A, C, and E, fiber

-Carrots - VitA

-Cauliflower - contains glutathione, this is an anti-oxidant which patrols the body and boosts immune function to get rid of invaders

-Citrus fruits - Vitamin C and Fiber

-Eggs - VitA, Iron

-Green leafy veggies - bok choy, kale, spinach - Vitamins A and C, Zinc and Fiber

-Kiwi - Vitamins A and C

-Nuts and nut butters - VitE and Magnesium

-Papaya - VitC, Magnesium, Fiber

-Peppers-  Vitamins A and C

-Pineapple - Fiber and VitC

-Salmon - omega3, VitE

-Shellfish - zinc

-Sunflower seeds - VitE, Magnesium

-Yogurt - Probiotics

Hot tea with lemon, both contain Quercetins - plant pigments which boosts the immune system

Mediterranean style diets containing whole grains, fruits, veggies, fatty fish, and olive oil keep your immune system healthy.

Sugar and alcohol inhibit the immune system.

Eating a diet high in processed foods suppresses the production of immune cells and antibodies, which are both needed to fight infection.