Immunity Booster Foods
I thought since we are entering into fall and eventually winter season that adding a reminder about what foods to consider eating is in order.A great place to stock up is the farmer’s markets. Now is great time to stock [...]
I thought since we are entering into fall and eventually winter season that adding a reminder about what foods to consider eating is in order.A great place to stock up is the farmer’s markets. Now is great time to stock up on all these great foods as their season comes to an end.
Yogurt
Yogurt that contains live cultures is rich in lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidobacterium lactis, which fight bacteria that cause diseases and raise your white blood cell count. (If you are not lactose intolerant, or have dairy allergies kefir is a great probiotic).
Green Tea
Green tea is a great source of L-theanine, an amino acid that triggers the release of germ-fighting compounds from your T-cells.
Oranges
One of the best sources of immunity-boosting vitamin C, oranges cause your body to produce higher levels of antibodies and white blood cells.
Garlic
Garlic is loaded with ajoene, allicin and thiosulfinates, compounds high in sulfur that ward off diseases and help battle infections.
Carrots
Carrots are packed with beta carotene, a phytonutrient that increases your body’s production of T-cells and natural killer cells.
Spinach
The high amount of antioxidants found in spinach help boost your immune system.
Sweet Potatoes
Like carrots, sweet potatoes are loaded with beta carotene, which boosts your body’s T-cell and NK-cell count.
Mushrooms
Rich in compounds called beta glucans, mushrooms boost the production of NK-cells and T-cells in your body to help prevent infections.
Kiwi
Like oranges, kiwis are high in vitamin C, which helps protect your body against infections.
Bell Peppers
Bell peppers are also packed with vitamin C, which prompts your body to produce more interferon. This antibody covers the surface of cells and fends off viruses.
Broccoli
Broccoli is a great source of glucosinolates, phytonutrients rich in sulfur that stimulate the natural antioxidant systems in your body.
Source: Alternet Sept. 2009, 15 Best Foods to Improve Your Immunity
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