The old classic saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” seems to be very true. A diet rich in nutrients and vitamins can improve and help your immune system.
And because the new year kicks off the resolutions, let’s enrich our diet with three important categories of vitamins.
Vitamin C
The most popular vitamin for overall immune system support. Lack of vitamin C can make us susceptible to colds and flu, while foods rich in vitamin C are orange and all citrus fruits, strawberries, red peppers, spinach, kale, and broccoli.
Daily intake of vitamin C is important for good health, since our body cannot produce or store it on its own.
If you cannot get the necessary vitamin C through diet, you can consume a dietary supplement rich in vitamin C, always with the consent of your doctor. Note: For better absorption of vitamin C, avoid consuming dairy products at the same time, while vitamin C enhances iron absorption.
Vitamin B6:
Vitamin B6 is important for supporting the biochemical reactions of the immune system and foods rich in vitamin B6 are chicken and fish like salmon and tuna. Vitamin B6 can also be found in vegetables and lentils!
Vitamin E:
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that helps the body to fight inflammations and flu and foods rich in vitamin E are nuts, spinach, and seeds.
In general, when we feel exhausted and are on the verge of catching a cold, we boost the hydration of the body with water, which helps the lymph, which carries white blood cells and red blood cells throughout the body.
We avoid soft drinks and coffee and consume water-rich foods like cucumber or watermelon.
In such periods with intense flu, we rest and consume plenty of colorful vegetables, lean protein, and low glycemic index carbohydrates.
