5 foods that strengthen your immune system
Did you know that the state of your gut health largely determines how well your immune system works?
How?
70% of your immune system is located in your gut - to strengthen your immune system you need to focus on gut health.
Low plant consumption negatively impacts your gut health because our good gut bugs feed on fibre in plant foods - so eating more greens improves your gut health.
Eating a diet rich in whole foods, with lots of fruits and veggies has an anti-inflammatory effect on the body, which means you're more resilient against illness and infection.
What are some of the key foods for immune health?
Capsicum: rich in Vitamin A. Vitamin A helps produce antibodies to protect you from viruses.
Bananas: rich in Vitamin C. Vitamin C speeds up immune activity making your response more effective.
Onion: rich in prebiotic fibre that feeds your good gut bugs and helps build up your army against infection.
Ginger: antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, ginger helps reduce inflammation associated with illness and infection.
Brazil nuts: Rich in Selenium. These are particularly important for fighting viruses, which mutate rapidly in selenium deficient people.
In addition to these nutrient-dense foods, remember that ALL fruits and vegetables are crucial for your immune health because they contain an array of vitamins and minerals that your body needs to build up its defence against infection and speed up recovery from illness.
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