Top 3 foods that boost your Immune System

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When you're under stress, your immune system doesn't work as well. - Bob McNair

Foods rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin A

Citrus, Broccoli, Strawberries, Bell peppers, are a rich source of vitamin C which helps the immune system function well. Foods such as carrots, spinach, sweet potatoes, and cantaloupe are rich in vitamin A keeps the respiratory system and intestines healthy

Foods rich in Protein

Cashews, Chickpeas, Also, animal foods like beef and pork are rich in zinc, a mineral that our body uses to generate new cells. Foods rich in protein supply amino acids to build antibodies in the body

Fermented foods

Fermented foods are foods that are naturally preserved by bacteria and are good for "microbiome", the bacteria that live in our guts. Yogurt, Sauerkraut, kefir, kimchi are some examples of fermented food. They help good bacteria grow in our guts leaving less space to harmful bacteria