A dedicated health nut or couch potato can find it difficult to keep the same health regimen this time of year. But giving your immune system a boost is always important - even during the holiday season.
Whether you workout three times a week or don't even run to the grocery store, it's not easy staying away from the bar or cookie tray this time of year.
But while all those adult beverages and shrimp cocktails can add up, your immune system doesn't have to take a hit as well.
Here are 5 foods you can bet will give your immune system quite a boost!
1.) Broccoli: Filled with multiple B vitamins and antioxidants, this green vegetable will send your immune system through the roof. Effective if you have arthritis, especially for those dealing with cold weather, broccoli also replenishes stores lost by alcohol use.
2) Apples: An apple a day will not only keep the doctor away, it boost your immune system thanks to the skin containing quercetin, an anti-inflammatory phytochemical. Apples also come loaded with pectin, a fiber that will improve your immune system, while keeping you clear of any infections - if you happen to have an upset stomach.
3.) Garlic: Don't be afraid to load up on the garlic when you order pizza or pasta at the local shop! The root herb in garlic is rich in allicin, a very strong antimicrobial that helps fight germs. The allicin in garlic also helps to keep blood platelets from coming together - in turn reducing the risk of a heart attack or stroke.
4.) Nuts: How about these .... ? Put away those chips and snack on nuts, which are loaded with polyphenolic compounds that help reduce inflammation (when you get an infection). Nuts are also stacked with magnesium and zinc - both ready to improve your immune system.
5.) Seafood: A good source of omega -3 fatty acids, seafood is rich in vitamin C and zinc. The fatty acids are essential to maintaining your overall health and brain intact, while the healthy fats prevent plaque formation.
Eat broccoli: Filled with multiple B vitamins and antioxidants, broccoli is a good food to boost your immune system.
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