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The immune system is a collection of organs, cells, and tissues that work together to protect your body from disease caused mostly by pathogens (bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi).
These cells are specifically designed for a certain kind of disease. All throughout the body, disease fighting cells are stored in the immune system waiting for the signal to go to battle.
In this video we will discuss about some foods which can boost your immunity.
1. Citrus Foods Juice
Orange, Ginger, Carrot, Pineapple, Turmeric
Orange contains vitamin C which it helps build up your immune system. Vitamin C is thought to increase the production of white blood cells. These are key to fighting infections.
Ginger may help decrease inflammation, which can help reduce a sore throat and other inflammatory illnesses. Ginger may also help decrease nausea. Ginger may help decrease chronic pain and may possess cholesterol-lowering properties, according to recent animal researchTrusted Source.
Carrots are a particularly good source of beta carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants. They also have a number of health benefits. They’re a weight-loss-friendly food and have been linked to lower cholesterol levels and improved eye health.
Pineapple, a fruit rumoured to be able to make a woman’s lady parts smell good, but did you know, it has myriad of health benefits too? Such as fighting cancer, boosting immunity, improving heart health, and regulating blood pressure plus eating Pineapple may enhance your Weight Loss.
Turmeric and especially its most active compound curcumin have many scientifically-proven health benefits, such as the potential to prevent heart disease, Alzheimer’s and cancer. It’s a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and may also help improve symptoms of depression and arthritis.
2. Watermelon strawberry & ginger lemonade
Watermelon helps you hydrate, improve heart health, relieve muscle soreness and prevent cancer plus watermelon may help relax blood vessels, and provide a natural enhancement for revving up your sex drive
They’re an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese and also contain decent amounts of folate (vitamin B9) and potassium. Strawberries are very rich in antioxidants and plant compounds, which may have benefits for heart health and blood sugar control.
Lemons contain a high amount of vitamin C, soluble fiber, and plant compounds that give them a number of health benefits. Lemons may aid weight loss and reduce your risk of heart disease, anemia, kidney stones, digestive issues, and cancer.
3. Avocado and orange salad
Avocados are a great source of vitamins C, E, K, and B-6, as well as riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, and potassium. They also provide lutein, beta-carotene, and omega-3 fatty acids. Although most of the calories in an avocado come from fat, don’t shy away!
4. Spinach Blueberry chia seeds banana honey smoothie
Spinach is also an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C and folate as well as being a good source of manganese, magnesium, iron and vitamin B2. Vitamin K is important for maintaining bone health and it is difficult to find vegetables richer in vitamin K than spinach.
The fiber, potassium, folate, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and phytonutrient content in blueberries supports heart health. The absence of cholesterol from blueberries is also beneficial to the heart. Fiber content helps to reduce the total amount of cholesterol in the blood and decrease the risk of heart disease.
chia seeds are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, rich in antioxidants, and they provide fiber, iron, and calcium. Omega-3 fatty acids help raise HDL cholesterol, the “good” cholesterol that protects against heart attack and stroke.
Banana will provide around 320-400 mg of potassium, which meets about 10% of your daily potassium needs.
Honey tout its miraculous healing properties, claiming that it can prevent cancer and heart disease, reduce ulcers, ease digestive problems, regulate blood sugar, soothe coughs and sore throats, and increase athletic performance.
