Getting and staying healthy means your body is getting the nutrients it needs. Here are 5 nutrients that can help your immune system stay strong.
Vitamin A
This vitamin is also called beta carotene and assists with the health of your intestines and respiratory system. Foods: carrots, sweet potato, spinach, broccoli, and red bell peppers.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C helps with the formation of antibodies. Foods: citrus fruits, strawberries, red bell peppers, and kiwi.
Vitamin E
This nutrient promotes the neutralization of free radicals by working as an antioxidant. Foods: vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, and avocados.
Zinc
There are many zinc-dependent enzymes in our body and deficiency has been linked with immune dysfunction. Foods: beans, seeds, nuts, meat, poultry, and seafood.
Protein
Specific amino acids found in protein are essential for cells that protect the body against pathogens. Foods: meats, poultry, seafood, eggs, beans, nuts and seeds.
These nutrients have been shown to help your immune system work most efficiently and effectively, but there is such a thing as too much of a good thing. Don’t go overboard! Eat these in moderation because nobody wants to be the person at the party who has turned orange from eating too many carrots.
