Ten foods that boost your immune system: In case you haven’t noticed by now, but I believe you are what you eat. If you put good things into your body, you will be rewarded with good things in return. Today I will be sharing with you 10 foods that keep you healthy from the inside out-otherwise known as foods that boost the immune system, 1. Yogurt: It is a natural probiotic. Those who fuelled their body with probiotics had 33 percent less sick days than those who didn’t. Eat up! 2. Garlic: Contains an ingredient called allicin, which fights infection and bacteria according to Baseline of Health. Eating these cloves raw has shown to decrease the chances of catching a cold. 3. Chicken Soup: Helps to reduce inflammation and thin mucus the same way cough medicines do, according to a study. The amino acid cysteine, which is found in chicken broth, is similar to a chemical in an antibiotic that fights bronchitis. 4. Tea: Which is quite soothing remedy for a sore throat, also doubles as a virus infection. 5. Mushrooms: Help promote white blood cell production, which helps your body fight off an infection. 6. Strawberries: like citrus, come packed with vitamin C- a common cold remedy most people turn to when they start feeling sick. Vitamin C battles viruses before you even get sick, it also breaks down stress hormones. Whipping up a strawberry orange smoothie for breakfast is a great way to start your day! 7. Brussels sprouts: Help nourish the thymus gland, which controls much of your immune system function. Eat two servings a day of these bête-carotene rich sprouts for optimal health. 8. Oatmeal: It is not only a great comfort food when you are under the weather, it is also chock-full of beta-glucan, which has antimicrobial and antioxidant capabilities that are as strong as those found in Echinacea. 9. Carrots: Sweet potatoes and butternut squash are members of the beta carotene-rich family. Beta carotene increases the number of infection –fighting cells and...
Posted on: Sat, 15 Mar 2014 20:30:57 +0000
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