In this video, we will discuss the benefits of the types of food we eat and the effects on our immune system and health.
Flu and cold season is usually in the late fall and winter but you can get sick anytime. The best way to fight these conditions is to have an immune system that protects you from getting sick in the first place. Diet can go a long way toward naturally improving your immune system so you don’t get sick and feel your best at all times.
If you want a good immune system, it all begins with a healthy diet. Don’t flood your system with processed foods and instead eat a lot of fresh immunity-boosting organic fruits and vegetables.
Organic produce is grown without pesticides, and organic farming actually increases the number of nutrients that the fruits and vegetables provide. The fresher the food, the more enzymes, and delicate proteins remain in the food you are eating.
Fresh produce is high in antioxidants that keep your cells healthy enough to block invasions by bacteria and viruses. Key anti-oxidants are beta-carotene, vitamin C, and vitamin E. These are found in colourful fruits and vegetables, and especially those with purple, blue, red, orange, green and yellow hues.
Foods with vitamin C can keep colds at bay and boost immunity, oranges are high in vitamin C, but the following foods actually have more!
Chili Peppers
Red and Green Bell Peppers
Kale
Cauliflower
Brussels Sprouts
Kiwi
Papaya and strawberries
Get your beta-carotene from organic Apricots
Turnip and Collard Greens
Tangerines
Tomatoes
Carrots And Sweet potatoes
Vitamin E is found in abundance in spinach
Swiss Chard
Avocado
Turnip Greens And asparagus
Eggplant, plums and alfalfa sprouts are also high in antioxidants.
Eat a salad every day that is mixed with raw garlic. Garlic is a natural immune enhancer that also helps boost liver function.
If you want to boost your immunity in the long term, eat real food! Stay away from processed junk, and foods with sugar, trans fats, artificial preservatives, flavours, and colouring that are not meant to be eaten by a healthy body.
