Healthy Ways
to Boost and Strengthen Your Immune System
The immune system is our body's first line of defense against
invaders. Keeping your immune system in balance is crucial for maintaining
optimal health. Our immune system is very complex and should be taken care of
by living a healthy lifestyle. Every part of our body, including our
immune system, works better with a healthy lifestyle. Adding the following to
your diet is the best step you can take towards naturally keeping your immune
system strong and healthy.
Citrus
fruit and red bell peppers (both rich in vitamin C, which in some studies have been shown to support your immune system)
High
quantities of vitamin D are present in oily fish and certain types of mushrooms. Vitamin D.
Spices
like ginger, garlic, turmeric, and capsaicin (from chili peppers) can be easily
added to soups, stews, stir-fries, or salad dressings.
Foods
that are rich in zinc such as oysters, clams, mussels, cashews, liver, beef,
and egg yolks. You may recognize zinc as an ingredient in the cold remedy
Zicam, as zinc has some virus-fighting effects.
Magnesium-rich
foods may help you to feel calmer, and help support immunity. Examples of magnesium-rich foods are legumes, nuts, seeds,
leafy greens, and whole grains.
Fatty fish like wild Alaskan salmon contains
omega-3 fatty acids. A study on medical
students in 2011 was one of the first to show that omega-3s may help reduce
anxiety.
Add some antioxidants to your diet which can support your
immune system. Antioxidant nutrients commonly included in our diets such
as Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Ξ²-carotene, selenium, copper, iron and zinc improve
different immune function and protect against infections.
Below are some natural antioxidant-rich foods that you can take to
increase immunity:
Oranges: A phytochemical called hesperetin found
in oranges and other citrus fruits restores Vitamin C to its active
antioxidant form.
Kale: Kale has lutein, a carotenoid, which helps in
keeping you sharp. It is often called as an edible warrior against cancer and
depression.
Blueberries: Anthocyanins in blueberries have beneficial
effects against cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes
and cancer.
Cocoa: Flavanols in cocoa have protective effects on
our heart, brain, skin and immune system.
Onions: Onions contain quercetin, a potent
antioxidant that can help your body fight inflammation. Consuming onions may be
helpful in treating certain cancers.
Tomatoes: They have lycopene, which is a bright red
carotenoid hydrocarbon.
Apples: Quercetin in apples may reduce
inflammation. Apples contain a variety of phytochemicals such as catechins,
phloridzin and chlorogenic acid which are strong antioxidants.
Green Tea: Green tea contains many anti-inflammatory
flavonoids. Catechins in green tea (epigallocatechin-3-gallate) are a potent anti-inflammatory
compound with therapeutic potential.
With the way most
Americans eat today, there is a troublesome gap between the nutrients we need
and those we actually consume. In fact, most diets today are lacking in many
essential vitamins and minerals. A diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole
grains, and low in red meat and processed foods, should be the goal. However,
it can be challenging to keep this up every day. Daily nutritional
supplementation of Saba Spark of Life™ and Saba Pomegranate Plus™ will help fill your nutritional gaps to enjoy
optimal health.
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advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. Always seek the advice of
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may have regarding a medical condition. This information is not intended to
diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Never disregard medical advice
or delay in seeking it because of something you have read here or on the
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Results from using Saba products may vary from user to user.
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