Guest Post: Power Foods that Boost Immunity

Delighted to share a guest posts from my friends at Nutriformance. They offer special perks for the patients in my practice! Call our office to learn more, but in the meantime, enjoy the article!

Power Foods That Boost Immunity

Yogurt: probiotics are live, healthy cultures found in yogurt that keeps the intestinal tract free of germs that cause diseases.

Fish: selenium increases the production of proteins called cytokines. These help the body fight off viruses that can cause the flu.

Chicken Soup: contains an amino acid called cysteine and blocks the movement of inflammatory cells.

Tea: black tea & green tea help produce extra-strength T-cells which help resist cold and flu viruses.

Vitamins A and C: help lymphocytes reproduce properly when the body is exposed to a virus and they surround and kill invasive bacteria. Vitamin A is important for strong and healthy skin. Vitamin C boosts the cells that seek and destroy disease agents in the body. Examples: vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, sweet potatoes, carrots, and squash.

Vitamin E: produces a protein that kills bacteria, viruses, and cancer cells. Examples: almonds, peanut butter, spinach, broccoli, and kiwi.

Zinc: helps development of white blood cells. Examples include lean beef, oysters, fortified cereals, pork, poultry, yogurt and milk.