Power Up Your Immunity by Eating Well

Now more than ever, we all could use some help boosting our immune systems, but substituting beneficial fruits and vegetables for sugar-filled snacks can be hard.

OUR immune system does a great job of defending against disease-causing

Ymicroorganisms like viruses and bacteria,” said Elizabeth Bilodeau, registered dietitian for Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center. “Adopting a healthy lifestyle starts with your diet. There are many ways to get your dose of immuneboosting vitamins and minerals, without sacrificing delicious taste.”

She suggested adding Immune-boosting foods like these your diet:

Red Bell Peppers Citrus Fruits

Ginger Turmeric

Spinach

Yogurt

Garlic Green Tea SAVORY AND SWEET BROCCOLI SLAW SALAD This sweet and savory Broccoli Slaw Salad is packed with a day’s worth of vitamin C and a third of your daily zinc and fiber needs to help you stay healthy. SALAD: 4 cups finely chopped raw broccoli ½ cup thinly sliced red cabbage 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup finely chopped red apple 2 tablespoons toasted almonds DRESSING: 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 4 tablespoons tahini 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast 2 drops liquid stevia 1 tablespoon coconut aminos 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 clove crushed garlic 2 tablespoons water pinch of salt DIRECTIONS: 1. Chop and combine all salad ingredients into a large bowl. 2. Stir all dressing ingredients, except water, until creamy paste forms.

Add water and mix well. 3. Mix dressing into salad until all ingredients are evenly covered. 4. Separate into two servings or to-go containers and enjoy!