Skipping the Chemicals

Skipping the Chemicals

Five Lesser-Known Immunity-Boosting Fruits And Veggies

by Ellie Mitchelle

Do you tend to get sick often? Working on your diet may be the best way to change that trend. When you think of fruits and veggies that are good for boosting immunity, what comes to mind? Most people will think of citrus fruits that help fight colds. Yet, these are far from the only foods that contain immune-boosting nutrients. Here's a look at five other fruits and veggies that are excellent immunity boosters.

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are high in vitamin A, a nutrient that enables several important immune system functions. These bright orange tubers are delicious when roasted in the oven and topped with a little honey. You can also peel them, boil them, and them mash them just as you would with regular white potatoes.

Carrots

Carrots are another vitamin A-rich veggie. While they're certainly delicious to munch on raw with some dip, you can also roast them with some olive oil and fresh herbs to change things up a little; some of the best immune system boosters are actually herbs. Add grated carrots to coleslaw and sliced carrots to stews and soups for a big immunity boost.

Kiwi

Vitamin E plays several roles in maintaining a healthy immune system. It is essential for the development of a type of immune cell called T-cells. It also helps maintain a healthy immune system as you age. Luckily, kiwis are an excellent source of vitamin E. If these little fruits are too tart for your taste, consider dipping them in a little sweetened yogurt. They're also delicious when added to smoothies.

Spinach

An excellent source of both vitamin A and vitamin E, spinach is an all-around immunity powerhouse. In addition to adding spinach to salad, you can also try adding a handful to your smoothies since its mild flavor is barely detectable. If you like cooked spinach, try adding it to mashed potatoes and soups.

Onions

These potent veggies contain a type of fiber that feeds your gut bacteria, which are an important component of your immunity. They're also high in vitamin C! Red onions have a sweeter flavor, so you can add them raw to salads and sandwiches without overpowering your palate. Yellow and white onions have a stronger flavor and are best cooked. You can literally add onions to most any dish, from a roasted veggie mix to roasted meats.

The key to a healthy body is getting a variety of nutrients from a variety of healthy foods. Work to include each of the above foods into your diet each week. Your immunity will improve and you'll likely find yourself getting sick less often.


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Skipping the Chemicals

I have always struggled with allergies, and it has been a huge challenge in my life. When I was a baby, I was allergic to milk and grains, which made it hard for my parents to give me the nutrition that I needed. As an adult, I have also been diagnosed with allergies to several medications, which has made it hard to get medical care. Fortunately, a few years ago I found an alternative solution to my woes. My friend recommended a natural health care clinic, and I was able to use it to avoid common medications that I was allergic to. This blog is all about the benefits of skipping the chemicals and using natural health care remedies.

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