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Immuninty Boosting Foods & Vitamins
A healthy diet can indeed help in boosting your immune system. Here are some foods that you can add to your daily
diet to maintain a healthier body that can fight against viruses.

PROTEIN GARLIC
Your body can’t fight if it doesn’t have Garlic contains the immune stimu-
enough protein to make antibodies. lating compound allicin. It promotes
Good protein sources include poultry,
fish, shellfish, eggs, and dairy. the activity of white blood cells to
destroy cold and flu viruses.

VITAMIN C ZINC
BERRIES Vitamin C acts as a powerful antiox- Supplementation with zinc is helpful GREEN TEA
idant, which is important in fighting in reducing the risk of pneumonia and
Berries are rich in vitamin C and bio- free radicals in your body. Vitamin C the common cold, specifically in the Green tea is one of the best sources for
flavonoids, as well as phytochemicals is also thought to improve the body’s elderly and children. Zinc is involved fighting off a cold. It contains the an-
that may work as antioxidants and production of white blood cells, in the production of certain tioxidant catechin, which is known
prevent injury to cells. which are vital in fighting off immune cells. to be a powerful antibacterial
infection. and antiviral that can kill off
cold-starting bacteria and
the influenza virus.

VITAMIN E GINGER
CAROTENOIDS
Vitamin E is also a powerful antioxi- Ginger reduces fever, soothes sore
Carotenoids give the bright color to dant. Studies have shown that healthy throats, and encourages coughing to
many fruits and vegetables. Carot- levels of vitamin E are important in remove mucus from the chest.
enoids, such as beta-carotene, are maintaining a strong immune sys-
converted into vitamin A when tem, especially in elderly people.
digested, which is an important
antioxidant that aids in
immune system
function.