Fiber, which is readily available in plant foods, helps your body flush out toxins.
The omega 3 fatty acids,
found in flax oil, act as immune boosters by increasing the activity of
phagocytes, the white blood cells that eat up bacteria. Use flax oil as your
base for vinaigrettes, drizzle it on top of vegetables, stir it into oatmeal,
or whir it in your smoothies.Foods to boost your immune system:
Vitamin C This well-known
vitamin increases the production of infection-fighting white blood cells and
antibodies and increases levels of interferon, the antibody that coats cell
surfaces, preventing the entry of viruses. Reach for oranges, lemons,
grapefruits, limes, strawberries, kiwifruit, cantaloupe, and sweet peppers.
Vitamin E Vitamin E
stimulates the production of natural killer cells, those that seek out and
destroy germs and cancer cells.
A diet rich in seeds,
vegetable oils, and grains will give you plenty of Vitamin E.Carotenoids Beta
carotene often found in carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, kale, collard greens,
and tomatoes increases the number of infection-fighting cells, natural killer
cells, and helper T-cells.
Bioflavonoids Bioflavonoids
aid the immune system by protecting the cells of the body against environmental
pollutants. A diet that contains a wide variety of peppers, berries, cherries
and buckwheat will give you the bioflavonoids you need.
Zinc -This valuable mineral
increases the production of white blood cells that fight infection and helps
them fight more aggressively. It’s safest to stick to getting zinc from your
diet of nuts and seeds or cocoa powder.Garlic:
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