This is a short video highlighting nutrients and food that help to boost the immune system.
This video is based on an article that I have previously written and can be found on my blog using the link below:
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Summary:
– Maintain a healthy body size
– Consume vitamin A from fortified low-fat spreads, broccoli, spinach, carrots, sweet potatoes, red peppers, mango, papaya and apricots.
– Consume vitamin C from grapefruit, oranges, kiwi, papaya (papaya and kiwi are also full of other beneficial nutrients), tangerines, lemons, limes, clementines, red bell peppers, broccoli and spinach. Also consider taking a supplement.
– Try to get outside or spend time in the garden for safe sunlight exposure when you can, and consider taking a 10 microgram vitamin D supplement to reduce the risk of deficiency during lockdown.
– Have almonds, sunflower seeds, avocados, broccoli and dark leafy greens for vitamin E.
– Get omega-3 from flaxseed, walnuts, chia and hemp and consider taking an algae based omega-3 supplement.
– Consume selenium from brazil and walnuts.
– Spinach and broccoli are also a great source of multiple antioxidants, especially when lightly cooked.
– Include more garlic, ginger and turmeric in the diet.
– Eat foods that promote a healthy gut microbiome such as garlic, onions, leeks, asparagus, artichokes, tomatoes, bananas, plums and apples, grains, cereals, nuts, kombucha, kimchi, sauerkraut and miso or a supplement.
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