Foods that strengthen immune system

Eating some pretty surprising (and delicious) foods will help keep your immune system on guard. 

To ensure that your body and immunity run smoothly, 

first make sure you're rounding out your plate with plenty of colorful fruits and veggies, 

plus 8 to 10 glasses of water a day.

Mushrooms

Mushrooms strengthen your immune system because they are rich in protein, fiber, vitamin C, B vitamins, calcium, and other minerals.

Mushrooms make up a large part of the fabric of the earth. 

one cubic inch of soil can contain eight miles of mycelium.

Green Tea

Green teas are rich in polyphenols, in the form of natural chemicals called catechins. 

The most powerful catechin in tea is epigallocatechin (EGCG), which was found in one study to be 25 to 100 times more potent than antioxidant vitamins C and E. 

And Match is more than 100 times as potent in EGCG as regular brewed green tea.

Tulsi Tea

Tulsi tea, coming from the holy basil herb, has been used for thousands of years in the Ayurvedic medicine of India. 

Not only is this tea loaded with antioxidants, but it has multiple positive health benefits, 

including supporting your immune health, memory, heart health and vision.

Garlic

This potent onion relative contains the active ingredient allicin, which fights infection and bacteria. 

The garlic takers were two-thirds less likely to catch a cold. 

Garlic lovers who chow more than six cloves a week have a 30 percent lower rate of colorectal cancer and a 50 percent lower rate of stomach cancer.

Green Leafy Vegetables

Vegetables come loaded with fiber and nutrients and are some of the healthiest foods on the planet. 

Green leafy vegetables like spinach, broccoli, and cabbages are loaded with essential vitamins and antioxidants that boost immune system functioning.

Nuts

Nuts like almonds, peanuts, and walnuts are great sources of fats. 

They also contain vitamin E and zinc along with a good amount of antioxidants. 

They are also versatile and easy to mix with different foods.

To optimize digestibility of nuts and seeds, soak and dehydrate them first.

And all nuts and seeds can be easily made into delicious Homemade Nut or Seed Butter.

SPINACH

Spinach is packed with all sorts of vitamins and nutrients to keep bodies running well. 

Toss with chopped veggies for a salad, or blend into a smoothie for powerful immune boost in a form that even the kids will devour.

YOGURT

Probiotics are the star of the show in yogurt’s claim to immune-boosting fame. 

Layer with oats and honey for an immunity-parfait.

Be Healthy and Keep Smiling.