Immunity Boosting Foods That Pump Up Your Physical Defenses
In today’s environmental meltdown, the only way we are going to survive is to beef up our Immune Systems to top running condition. We are way past the days when you could wait until flu season to boost your immune system. Every, single day, our bodies are exposed to health hazards that wear down our natural line of defense. And that means that every single day we have to care for our immune system consciously and meaningfully.
That is not as difficult as it may sound. With simple and healthy additions to our daily diet, we can reinforce our immune system and keep it functioning at optimum levels. And if we do it right, we rarely, if ever, will have to rely on synthetic drugs to cure us when we suffer from common viral or bacterial infections!
Natural organic is Always the Best Way to Go
We can’t stress this enough – the more colorful the food on your plate, the healthier you are eating.
The vibrant colors of fruits and vegetables are not just for show; they represent high nutrient content and other properties that benefit the body, such as anti-oxidant and anti-viral properties. So even if you don’t know exactly what kinds of nutrients are present in certain fruits and vegetables, just make your plate as colorful as you can and you’re good to go!
Boosting your immune system naturally – through a healthy diet – remains the most effective way to do so. After all, the human body has become adapted to the natural and beneficial compounds found in nature since the beginning of the human species and has had no chance at all to adapt to the synthetic rubbish that comprises the processed, GMO’d poison we eat today. No matter how ingenuous humans have become when it comes to engineering pharmaceuticals that mimic natural compounds or, as they claim, are even better than natural compounds, we simply cannot beat the inherent and valuable properties found in nature that took billions of years to develop.
… we simply cannot beat the inherent and valuable properties found in nature that took billions of years to develop.
And needless to say, strengthening the body’s immune system through a healthy diet comes with absolutely no risks to health. Not even the many scientists and doctors in Big Ag and Big Pharma’s pockets can say the same about synthetic drugs and nutrients.
Bolster your immunity and make your body more resistant to diseases and infections by adding these powerful foods to your daily diet. Instead of filling your medicine cabinet full of synthetic supplements and medicines, fill your kitchen with nature’s best offerings, instead!
Bolster your immunity and make your body more resistant to diseases and infections by adding these powerful foods to your daily diet. Instead of filling your medicine cabinet full of synthetic supplements and medicines, fill your kitchen with nature’s best offerings, instead!
This is considered one of the most potent vegetables you should have in your health arsenal. Garlic packs antimicrobial, antiviral, antifungal, and antioxidant properties in a single clove. Studies have also shown that garlic can help prevent cancer.
Chicken Soup*.
Traditional remedy for colds and flu works like a charm because the cooking of the chicken releases the amino acid, cysteine, which is what fights the inflammatory white cells that accumulate in the bronchial tubes. The broth itself also keeps mucus thin and, therefore, helps relieve congestion.
Fish & Shellfish*.
Omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to reduce inflammation, increase airflow, and protect against respiratory infections are naturally found in high amounts in salmon, herring, and mackerel. Selenium helps boost production of proteins that fight viruses and can be found in clams, oysters, crabs, and lobsters.
Oats & Barley*.
These grains are natural sources of antimicrobial and antioxidant beta-glucan, which not only boost immunity but also helps wounds heal faster.
Sweet Potatoes & Other Orange Veggies.
Your skin is a crucial part of the body’s immune system and vitamin A is the skin’s best friend. Sweet potatoes, squash, carrots, cantaloupe, and other orange vegetables are packed full of beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A.
Citrus.
Vitamin C is the vitamin you should not go without if you want an immune system that runs efficiently. Don’t just start loading up on it when you already feel the onset of cold or flu symptoms. The body actually does not produce and store vitamin C, so make sure you get your daily dose from natural sources, such as citrus fruits.
Red Bell Peppers.
These luscious looking veggies contain twice the amount of vitamin C than citrus fruits and are also rich in beta-carotene.!
Broccoli & Spinach.
Eat them raw or lightly cooked to get the full benefits of these power-packed vegetables – broccoli is loaded with vitamins A, C, and E, as well as antioxidants; and spinach is high in vitamin C and beta-carotene.
Almonds.
Vitamin E is just as important as vitamin C to fight off infections and maintain a healthy immune system. Half a cup of almonds delivers nearly 100 percent of the recommended daily amount (RDA).
Mushrooms.
Recent studies have shown that mushrooms “increase the production and activity of white blood cells, making them more aggressive. This is a good thing when you have an infection,” according to Douglas Schar, DipPhyt, MCPP, MNIMH, director of the Institute of Herbal Medicine in Washington, DC.
Yogurt*.
Did you know that your gut plays a big role in protecting the body from diseases and infection? It makes a lot of sense when you think about how a lot of “foreign stuff” enters the body through the food we eat. So it helps a lot when you maintain a healthy gut! You can help healthy bacterial cultures thrive in your gut by loading up on probiotics – which you can find in yogurt – daily. But when you do, check the labels carefully and avoid yogurt that has too much sugar. Aim for natural yogurt and add your own sweetness to it in the form of berries or fruit.
Tea.
Black and green tea are high in L-theanine, an amino acid that is highly effective against viruses. Earl Gray and green tea combined have been shown to be a potient anti-cancer agent.
* Should you choose, or need, to avoid those foods, not to worry. There are replacements for them that will suit your needs, though being not quite so easy to find.
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