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Wellness: Immune Boosting Foods Everyone Needs To Add To Their Diet

Verywell Health

  A person’s immune system consists of organs, cells, tissues, and proteins that work together to fight pathogens that cause infection or disease. The whole immune system releases antibodies that get attached to the antigens on pathogens and kill them.
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Therefore, it is important for a person to take up a healthful balanced diet that incorporates foods capable of improving their immune response. Find below the foods that can boost a person’s immune system.
  1. Ginger: You can use ginger in a variety of dishes, and you can use some for tea. Ginger contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidative properties that offer credible health benefits.
  2. Garlic: This particular spice is famous for being a home remedy for the prevention of cold.
  3. Almonds: The almond nut is rich in vitamin E, manganese, magnesium, and fibre. Snacking on almonds will surely boost your immune system.
  4. Oranges: Oranges are a good source of vitamin C which is beneficial for fighting off cold. Research has proven that vitamin C helps to reduce the duration of common cold symptoms.
  5. Red Bell Pepper: Serving as an alternative source of vitamin C, red bell peppers when roasted or stir-fried can help improve a person’s immune response.
  6. Sunflower Seeds: These seeds are rich in vitamin E which is an antioxidant that enhances immune function.
  7. Green Tea: A great alternative to black tea and coffee, drinking green tea does a lot of good to the immune system. It contains flavonoids that can help to prevent the common cold in healthy people.
  8. Sweet Potatoes: These starchy vegetables are rich in beta carotene which is a type of antioxidant-rich in vitamin A. Beta carotene is good for the skin and it protects it from harmful UV rays.
  9. Turmeric: Widely used as a spice in most homes, turmeric has curcumin, a compound that has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Turmeric is also used in medicine.
  10. Salmon, Tuna, and other oily fishes: These fishes are a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids which when taken for a long time may reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid Arthritis happens when the immune system of a person begin to fight a healthy body part.

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