Power Foods For Immunity

Do you want to avoid getting sick? In addition to the many ways to boost your immunity, try adding these foods to you daily diet to ensure your defense system gets the nutrients it needs to stay strong.

• Berries - Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and cranberries have long been known to be an excellent source of calcium, magnesium, folic acid, potassium, lutein, phytochemicals and antioxidants. Antioxidants are the free-radical fighters that help prevent cancer. Phytochemicals are components that are being shown more to prevent disease. Berries are high in Vitamin C, which is a key nutrient to build a healthy immune system. It is also responsible for building strong connective tissue. This is important for more than wrinkle prevention. Your skin is your largest organ and is your first line of defense that keeps out invaders such as bacteria, virus and other pathogens.


• Sweet potatoes - are high in beta carotene, which is converted to Vitamin A by our bodies. This is another component needed for our bodies to make strong connective tissue to protect the skin against bacteria, virus, and other possible invaders. The proteins of the sweet potato seem to be responsible for its healing properties. They are also high in Vitamins C and B6, making this vegetable not only important to the immune system but also anti-inflammatory which lessens the risk of heart attack and stroke.


• Mushrooms - increase production of white blood cells and makes these protector cells more aggressive. Shiitake and maitake mushrooms really kick-start immunity with nutrients like riboflavin, niacin and selenium, all of which work with Vitamin E to protect our cells. Shiitake mushrooms have been used for centuries to treat colds and flu. Lentinan, a compound found in shiitake, appears to stimulate the immune system and help fight infection.


• Green tea - is high in antioxidants which combat free radicals. As the immune system works to kill off invaders, by-products may be left over including free radicals which can cause cancer. As the immune system is in full swing this time of year, drinking green tea daily will help protect you and ensure your immune system is running smoothly.


• Kefir - The mucosal lining of the intestinal tract is home to good bacteria, which works as a barrier to keep harmful germs from entering your bloodstream. Kefir is a fermented milk drink that contains active cultures which are good sources of healthy bacteria to reinforce your mucosal barrier with the healthy bacteria. Kefir and yogurt both have been proven to enhance the immune response.


• Garlic - wins the "power food" of the year. People of tradition and holistic health practitioners have known the benefits of garlic for years and now modern science has finally proven it. Garlic is a powerful and broad antibiotic. In addition - the body does not build a tolerance to it so it can be eaten and the benefits reaped for the entire flu season.

Cindy Papp is a Certified Nutritional Counselor, a Certified Colon Therapist and trained in massage therapy and has been working and teaching in the health field for 15 years. Learn more about nutrition for immunity at springclean-cleanse.com.

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