Boost Your Immunity With Food

Here are some foods that can help boost your immune system and reduce your vulnerability to infection.

Cruciferous Veggies

Kale, collards, mustard greens, arugula, watercress, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower.

Cruciferous vegetables are loaded with vitamins C, E, and B6. Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant, so it’s helpful in protecting cells from damage. Vitamin B6 supports the chemical reactions in the immune system.

Berries

Blueberries, Blackberries, Strawberries

Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants like flavonoids and resveratrol, berries offer antiviral protection and can block the replication of flu and other respiratory viruses.

Mushrooms

White button, Baby bella, Shiitake

Eat cooked mushrooms to enhance the activity of the body’s natural killer (NK) cells, which attack virus-infected cells. Mushrooms also boost immune defenses in the mouth and respiratory tract. Can’t stand the taste? try taking a mixed mushroom supplement.

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