What is included in a diet that optimally boosts the immune system?
-Cruciferous Vegetables – Kale, Arugula, Watercress, Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli / Broccoli Sprouts, Cauliflower
-Garlic and Onions – contain many immune boosting anti-viral and anti-bacterial phytochemicals – such as Quercitin
-Berries – Blue, Black, Rasp, Straw berries, Kiwi, Cherries, Red or Black Grapes
-Anthocyaninins, Proanthocyadins
-Increase Natural Killer Cells – important defense against viral and bacterial pathogens
Mushrooms – increase IgA (Secretory Antibody) by 50% – which protects mucous linings of GI and Respiratory Tract
-Citrus – Vitamin C and Bioflavanoids
-Spices – Turmeric, Ginger, Cloves, Rosemary (all Anti-Inflammatory) also Black Pepper and Cardamom increase activity of Natural Killer Cells
Supplements recommended alongside a plant-based diet:
– Vitamin B12
– Non-Animal (Marine Algae) Source of Long Chain Omega 3 fatty Acid (DHA & EPA)
– Iodine Supplement
– Non Animal Source of Vitamin D3 – It is a Critical Cofactor in Thousands of Biochemical Enzymatic Reactions – for example the rate dependant Enzyme needed for the production of Seritonin!
– CoQ10 – important antioxidant and electron carrier molecule, important for metabolism of sugar and muscle function. Recommended especially for people on Statins (a class of drugs given to lower Cholesterol)
If you could remove some things from the standard American diet, what would they be?
– Animal products
– Refined Carbohydrates – Flour and Sugar / High Fructose Corn Syrup
– Extracted Oils – from seeds, nuts, olives goes from lips to the hips in a matter of minutes
– Salt laden foods
(Often Chefs’, Cooks’ secret is in to create highly palatable, “delicious” / “addictive’ food use sugar, salt and oil / fat as the key ingredients.)
Dr. Weisbuch may be contacted at
ssw@greatmerchants.com OR info@fitfirm.com
His phone number is:
310-795-4096
Dr. Weisbuch’s website is:
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