Most people know that having a strong immune system can help reduce the chances of catching a cold or flu. However, what most people don’t know is that there are many everyday foods that can help boost your immune system by simply making an effort to add them into your diet each day. Here are a few of the best foods to try.

1.     Pumpkin

Pumpkins are good for more than just Halloween decorations. They are rich in Beta-Carotene, which is a nutrient that the body breaks down to make vitamin A. Vitamin A helps the proteins that regulate cell-to-cell communication, which is the foundation of the immune system. If you don’t care for pumpkin you can always go for another orange vegetable such as carrots or sweet potatoes, just remember the more intense the color, the more nutritious it is!

2.     Green Tea

Green tea is high in plant antioxidants such as the compound EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate). EGCGs can inhibit a virus’ ability to replicate, which helps provide an offensive strategy for preventing a cold, and also boosts the body’s overall immune system health.

3.     Fish

Eating a diet that contains fish will provide your body with highly beneficial Omega 3 fats. Omega 3 fats are essential in boosting a weak immune system because they increase the activity of phagocytes, bacteria fighting white blood cells, and strengthen cell membranes, which speed up healing.

4.     Red Bell Peppers

Red bell peppers are good source of phytochemicals as well as Beta-Carotenes and Vitamin C. Red peppers contain a lot more Vitamin C per gram than other fruits and vegetables. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that protects against infection and enhances immunity. It helps the body produce white blood cells and antibodies, which fight infection and make it difficult for viruses to enter the body.

5.     Yogurt

Yogurt helps improve immune system health in two ways. First, it contains zinc. Zinc is very good at protecting the body against colds and the flu. Having a zinc deficiency can impair a number of white blood cells making the body highly susceptible to infection, but getting too much zinc can be harmful. Yogurt also contains good bacteria called probiotics, which can lead to an improved immune response by increasing the body’s white blood cell count.

About the Author
Jodi M. is a mom with a passion for keeping her family healthy. She highly recommends utilizing a full system approach to defending against the cold and flu. Her favorite product for every member of her family is an Immune Booster daily drink. Having a healthy immune system is a critical component of general health and well-being. Sun Dew makes a scientifically advanced immune booster as part of a complete line of cold and flu products to help protect, support, fortify, and treat you and your family 365 days a year.

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