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Recommendations for fortifying the Immune System…

Eating certain foods contributes to keeping your immune system strong, and helps fight against the flu, bacteria, viruses and infections. Focusing on what you eat, you can plan your diet based on these foods to keep your immune system strong:

Papaya: is loaded with Vitamin C. A single papaya has 157% more vitamin C than the recommended daily dose. It contains potassium, Vitamin B and Folate, all of which help the immune system.

Garlic: In some cultures, it is considered an elixir for health because of its powerful action against diseases and viruses. A single garlic clove contains 5 mg of calcium, 12 mg of potassium and 100 Sulphur components, enough to fight against bacteria and infections. Raw or dry, it is a great benefit to health, helping to control cholesterol and blood pressure. Green Tea: contains epigallocatechin gallate, a powerful antioxidant that has been shown to improve the immune system.

Broccoli: is loaded with Vitamins A, C and E, and is an antioxidant. The amount of vitamin c it contains increase the effectiveness of the immune system. The best way to preserve its beneficial effects is by cooking it the least time possible, ideally by steaming. Ginger: one of the most reliable foods to cure inflammatory diseases, ginger contains a substance called Gingerol, that improves the immune system by balancing its hyper-or hypoactivity.

Spinach: rich in vitamin C, antioxidants and beta-carotene, which improves the immune system’s ability to fight infections. It is easy and economical to prepare. To preserve its nutrients and benefits, it’s best to cook it at little as possible. Citrus Fruit: These are the best sources of Vitamin C. They fortify the immune system by stimulating production of the cells that fight infections and prevent cell damage to the immune system itself. Because the body does not produce Vitamin C, you should eat a daily dose of 75- 100 mg of Vitamin C through the consumption of lemons, grapes, mandarin oranges, oranges or limes. These are easy to obtain and you don’t need to cook them.

Red Pimento Peppers: They contain twice the amount of Vitamin C as citrus fruits. Besides improving your immune system, they help keep you skin and eyes healthy and contain beta-carotene.

Apples: They are ideal for building a strong immune system and good health because they contain essential vitamins like Vitamin A, E, B1, B2 and C. These are essential for immune system functions and they contain a type of prebiotic fiber that improves good gut bacteria to regulate the immune system. Since this is a soluble fiber, it changes the “personality” of immune system cells from pro-inflammatory to anti-inflammatory and curative. This aids in faster recovery from an infection.