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The immune system has a vital role in the Human Body. It protects us from foreign substances, diseases, toxins, bacterias, and viruses. Maintaining a high functioning immune system is crucial to staying healthy and well. If you have been feeling

• Feeling lethargic frequently, and you have frequent infections and colds
• Your wounds take long to heal, and your stress levels are high

The Pandemic has led to people taking extra precautions to remain healthy, and virus free. There are plenty of ways to boost your immune system, including exercise, getting adequate sleep, avoiding stress triggers, and minimizing that stress, however, food is also such an incredible way to support Immunity. In this article, we will discuss foods you can eat to help boost your immune system, and support your body. 

Most people turn to Vitamin C after falling ill, however it can also be used for preventative measures. Vitamin C is said to increase the production of white blood cells in the body; the cells that fight disease and infections. The body does not produce or store vitamin C itself, so consuming it through food is an excellent way to achieve it! 

1. Citrus Fruits

Fruits such as, Oranges, Lemons, and Limes are all very high in Vitamin C. 

2. Guava and Bell Peppers

The minimum amount of vitamin C recommended is around 75-100 mg per day, and one red pepper contains roughly 140 mg! Vitamin C is said to improve skin complexion, which is just another added bonus. In 100 grams of Guava, one gets roughly 230 mg of Vitamin C!

3. Garlic and Ginger 

Garlic has been recognized since early civilizations as an effective tool to fight infections. Thousands of years ago in Ancient India, people used garlic to treat parasites, leprosy, heart disease, and arthritis. It can reduce hardening of arteries and there is some evidence that it may help lower blood pressure. The high concentration of naturally occurring sulfur products in garlic is said to give it such immune boosting properties. Ginger has been shown to reduce inflammation, chronic pain, reducing nausea, and a sore throat. 

4. Almonds and Sunflower Seeds 

Almonds contain Vitamin E which is extremely powerful, and excellent for maintaining a strong immune system. 46 almonds provide one with 15 mg of Vitamin E – 100% of your daily needs! Sunflower seeds have very important elements such as selenium, phosphorus, magnesium, Vitamin E. 

5. Turmeric 

This spice is excellent for combatting many inflammatory concerns, and has been used to treat osteoarthritis. It contains curcumin, which can help decrease exercise induced muscle damage.  

The more you include these foods in your daily meals, the more you are boosting your immune system, and giving it the support it needs to fight infections, and viruses.

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