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Immunity-Boosting Foods You Can Have for Any Meal

Immunity-boosting foods can help you avoid colds and other illnesses throughout the year. Keeping your immune system healthy can also help your body to feel nourished and energized every day. While other factors, like proper sleep, physical activity, and stress management, contribute to healthy immune systems, your diet is also important.

So, here are 5 immunity boosting foods you can use in any meal.

Citrus Fruits

Vitamin C is one of the first things you may think of when you’re sick. It is a water-soluble vitamin that helps to support a healthy immune system. Vitamin C is commonly found in citrus foods such as oranges, tangerines, and grapefruits. You can incorporate these into your breakfast meals as a side, or even have them in juice form.

Garlic

Garlic contains Allicin, which has antimicrobial properties. It helps with the absorption of zinc, which is needed to maintain a healthy immune system. You can use garlic in just about any meal. It can be used to marinate meats or make a delicious salad dressing.

Spinach

Any green vegetable can benefit your body in some way. Spinach is full of vitamin C and even antioxidants, like vitamin A, all of which support immune system health. You can make a healthy salad with spinach, put it in your smoothie, or even add it into a pasta dish. The endless ways to use spinach makes it easy to incorporate it into your everyday meals.

Apples

Have you ever heard the saying, ‘an apple a day keeps the doctors away?’ Well, it’s true! The skin of an apple contains a phytochemical that helps support your immune system and reduces inflammation. They also contain pectin, which helps promote gut health. You can have one for breakfast or add them as a side dish for any meal.

Brazil Nuts

Whether it’s a snack or crushed into a sauce, Brazil nuts can be used in many ways. They contain selenium, which helps to enhance your immune system’s function. And, even one Brazil nut can give you enough selenium to help your immune system.

To learn about more keeping your body healthy, visit your nearest Herbal One Centre and speak to one of our nutrition counsellors.

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