7 foods to boost the immune system

Food is your body’s fuel and we all know that. So right in the middle of a global pandemic such as coronavirus, what you feed your body is completely relevant, given the importance of having a healthy immune system that can fight this new virus. You don’t need to change your habits completely, but you need to pay attention to what you are eating.

Keep reading to see what are the best foods to boost your immune system!
 

• Citrus fruits

Vitamin C is the most famous option to build up your immune system. It increases the production of white blood cells, which are key to fight infections. And almost all these fruits are high in this nutrient. Popular citrus fruits include grapefruits, oranges, tangerines, and lemons.
 

• Broccoli

Made famous by Popeye, this one is supercharged with vitamins A, C, and E, as well as fiber and many other antioxidants. So, one of the healthiest vegetables on your plate. Tip: cook it as little as possible (or not at all!) to keep the nutrients.
 

• Spinach

Another vegetable rich in vitamin C, numerous antioxidants and beta carotene, all helpful to fight infections. It is also the healthiest when cooked as little as possible, although light cooking makes it easier to absorb the vitamin A and release other nutrients from oxalic acid.
 

• Yogurt

Yogurt, especially Greek yogurt and other plain ones, stimulate your immune system to help fight diseases. It is a great source of vitamin D, which helps regulate the body’s natural defenses.
 

• Almonds

Vitamin E tends to take a backseat to vitamin C, but it is as powerful to create a healthy immune system. A half cup serving of almonds provides the 100% vitamin E needed daily to bring these powerful antioxidants.
 

• Green tea

Green and black teas are packed with flavonoids, a type of antioxidant that is very potent. And green tea has high levels of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which is known to enhance immune function, as well as amino acid L-theanine, which aids in the production of germ-fighting compounds in your T-cells.
 

• Papaya

Finally, another fruit loaded with vitamin C. It also has a digestive enzyme called papain that has anti-inflammatory effects, as well as potassium, magnesium, and folate. Do you really need more reasons?

So there you go, 7 different foods to eat different each day of the week. Try them all! You’ll see how you’ll feel better because you will not only prepare your body to fight naturally COVID19, but also prevent colds, the flu, and other infections. Do you have any other items you’d like to share?

 
Source:
Healthlin