10 Foods That Boost Immune System & Fight Off Sickness

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Our body have amazing protectio­n mechanism called the immune system. It is designed to defend you against millions of bacteria, microbes, viruses, toxins and parasites that would love to invade your body. The majority of your immune cells reside in your intestines, so doesn’t it make sense to consume healthy foods for keeping your immune system top notch?

Here are 10 foods you can eat right now to boost your immune system

Red or Pink Grapefruit

Grapefruit is packed with vitamin C, making it an immune-boosting essential. The red and pink varieties are especially good choices because, as their rosy color indicates, they’re packed with bioflavonoids, which are phytonutrients.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil contains medium chain triglycerides that combat viruses, fungi, bacteria, and some parasites, especially once they’ve been digested. They also boost energy levels and reduce inflammation.

Pineapple

Pineapple is packed with nutrients that boost your body’s production of granulocytes, which are what make up white blood cells. Since white blood cells are your body’s first line of defense against bacteria and flu bugs.

Cauliflower

Cauliflower, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts are all cruciferous vegetables, which means they’re not only rich in antioxidant vitamins that give an immune system boost, but they also contain choline, a nutrient essential to a healthy diet.

Carrots

Carrots are an excellent source of beta carotene, which gives them their bright color. One of beta carotene’s jobs is to support the body’s mucus membrane, which lines the respiratory and intestinal tracts, making it harder for bacteria to enter the bloodstream and cause trouble.

Spinach

Dark leafy greens like spinach are also packed with cold-busting zinc. Plus, spinach has a ton of vitamin A, which has been shown to boost immunity.

Mushrooms

Mushrooms also contain beta-glucans, the immune boosting fiber, and selenium to increase production and activity of white blood cells. We’re just beginning to understand the many other compounds in mushrooms that bolster health.

Carrots

Carrots are known for their beta-carotene, they also contain a high amount of infection-fighting and immune system-regulating vitamin A. Vitamin A also keeps the tissue in the mouth, stomach, respiratory systems, and intestines healthy and strong

Garlic

Garlic contains allicin, which fights bacterial infections and cancer. Garlic also has beneficial effects on the circulatory system, and any boost to your circulatory system improves immunity and many other aspects of health.

Peppers

Another excellent source of vitamin C and also capsaicin. Capsaicin improves circulation, reduces pain and inflammation, thins mucus, and acts as an antioxidant. It has been linked to reducing the growth of some cancers too.

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Alijuina Herw
Alijuina Herw is a passionate, tea-loving, nutritionist, herbalist , who believes in the healing power of nature. She help people find out what their goals are, then coach them to use their own resources to improve their health and happiness. She like to see her as a very holistic nutritionist, herbalist that you can trust for the best advice and service for your health.