With the coronavirus going around, it is crucial to keep your immune system up and healthy. Eating well can really help to boost your immune system and make a difference in your health. Bonus, it may help you loose weight, too!
Here are 6 foods that help to keep your immune system healthy:
Citrus fruits
Citrus fruits including grapefruit, oranges, tangerines, lemons, clementines, and limes are full of Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps to build your immune system and increase production of white blood cells which help fight infections.
Yogurt
Yogurt that contains ‘live and active cultures’ is rich in probiotics that boost your immune system, as well as vitamin B12, vitamin D and vitamin B2.
You can add healthy foods such as granola, fruit and cinnamon to make your granola tastier and benefit from their health boosting properties as well.
Curious to know really what is granola? Granola is any combination of: oats, other grains, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, etc. For a healthier version than what you can buy at the store and to get your favorite combination, you can bake granola at home a healthy oil such as coconut or olive oil and a healthy sweetener such as honey or coconut sugar.
Spinach
Spinach contains antioxidants, beta-carotene, fiber, magnesium, iron, and vitamin C. For spinach to retain the most of its nutrients, it is important to only cook it lightly. This way its nutrients are released but not depleted.
Try adding spinach to your green smoothies, omelets and favorite sautéed meals. You can also make garlic sautéed spinach for a delicious side.
Ginger
Ginger can help to reduce inflammation that you experience during a cold (and other inflammatory responses) as well as boost your immune system, making it a common ingredient you’ll see in cold-fighting recipes.
A popular recipe you’ll see for reducing a sore throat and inflammation, as well as boosting your immune system is: ginger (freshly grated) and lemon tea with honey.
Chicken soup
Homemade chicken soup is one of the most popular recipes people think of when they are sick. Hot soup helps to decrease mucus and buildup in your upper respiratory tract and reduce inflammation. Plus it is a comforting meal!
Green Tea
Green tea is packed with flavonoids, a type of antioxidant that enhances your immune system. It is also contains L-theanine, an amino acid that can help boost your T-cells.
If you can’t quite give up your caffeine boost in the morning, it is a healthier option than coffee. Plus, who doesn’t like a nice cup of tea?
These are all great foods to eat on a consistent basis to consider eating even after the pandemic ends. This will to prevent you from coming down with other sicknesses, boost your health, and help you stay fit.
