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Immune system is our body’s natural defense against bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi.
A healthy immune system protects us by first standing guard in our skin creating an barrier against infections.
Healthy well balanced diet is essential for strong immunity.
Get Plenty of Quality Sleep. Your body heals and regenerates while you sleep.
Keep Stress Under Control. Stress limits the immune system from responding before the stress event is over.
Exersize regularly. Regular exersize lowers your risk of developing chronic diseases, as well as viral and bacterial infections.
Stay hydrated. Water helps your body absorb nutrients and minerals.
Moderate alcohol intake. When you drink high amounts of alcohol, your body is too busy detoxifying your system.
Don’t Smoke Cigarettes. Smoking interfere with growth and function of immune cells.
Wash hands and decrease your exposure to bacteria, viruses and germs.
Have a massage! What could be a better way to improve your immunity system than having a relaxing massage!
AvOID PROCESSED foods.
Avoid deep fried foods.
AVoid sucrose and sugar rich food.
Avoid aeriated drinks.
Vitamin C:
Vitamin C is thought to increase the production of white blood cells which is the biggest immune booster.
Your body does not produce vitamin C, or store it
Citrus fruits, are rich source of vitamin C.
Red bell peppers, contain twice as much vitamin C as citrus. They’re also a rich source of beta caroten.
Garlic, has immune-boosting properties which comes from a heavy concentration of sulfur-containing compounds, such as allicin.
Broccoli, is supercharged with vitamins and minerals. Packed with vitamins A, B, C, and E.
Kiwi has essential nutrients, including folate, potassium, vitamin K, and vitamin C.
Spinach gets top billing as a superfood. thanks to its high content of folate, vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, magnesium, and iron.
Other vitamins, also play a role in immunity.
Vitamin D, helps strengthen immunity and sun, is the main source of vitamin D.,
Sun, reacts with oils in your skin to produce vitamin D.
Poultry, such as chicken and turkey, is high in vitamin B-6 which helps with healthy red blood cells.
Almond, is good source of vitamin E. Along with other nuts it is key to healthy immune system with its fat soluble properties.
Yougurt, is pro biotic and can also be a great source of vitamin D which helps regulate the immune system
Green T., is rich in favonoids, a type of antioxidant and epigallocatechin gallate.
Shellfish, are packed with zinc
Watermelon, can help with vitamin A, B6, C and glutathione.
Ginger, has antioxidant compounds and has potent anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties.
Turmeric, has antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Strawberry, They’re an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese and also contain decent amounts of folate (vitamin B9) and potassium.
Tomatoes, are rich in natural vitamins and minerals, including multi-vitamin.
Chickpeas, is a potent package of protein, vitamins and minerals,
Salmon Fish, provides vitamin A and multiple B-vitamins. It is one of the few natural food sources of vitamin D.
Tuna fish, is powerhouse of essential nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, potassium, magnesium, iron, vitamin A, B6 and B12.
Stay healthy!
