Boost You Immune System With This Foods

Boost You Immune System With This Foods

IMMUNE SYSTEM
We hear about it all the time, especially this time of year as cold and flu season is in full swing. I wanted to share you some suggestions for staying healthy.

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Here are some foods that can help you get essential nutrients that boost your immune system.

SOUP
Soup can be great way to include a variety of vegetables to get in many different vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. And the stock found in the bone broth includes many immune boosting amino acids.

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MUSHROOM
Mushrooms are great source of vitamin D. Adequate vitamin D status is critical for optimal immune function and this cannot be achieved without supplementation during the winter months.

OYSTERS
Seafood especially oysters are best food sources of zinc. You can take an additional supplement or consume more foods high in this powerful immune system nutrients.

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FISH OIL
Fish oil is old time remedy for good health and rebust immunity that still stands true. Eating fish also helps to reducing inflammation in the body and contain selenium which aids in glutathione production which is an important antioxidants and detoxifier.

CITRUS FRUITS
Citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruits, lemons and limes are notoriously high in vitamin C. Many other vegetables and fruits such as spinach, broccoli, kiwi and tomatoes are also high on vitamin C. The role of vitamin C in supporting the immune system has long been known.  credit: third party image reference