Top 10 Foods (And Tips) to Boost Your Immune System Naturally

Colder temperatures, smaller days and the chaos of winter festivities can also mean spells of the cold or flu. It is the perfect occasion to be thinking about your immune system and practical ways to help boost it. Fewer people understand that a healthy immune system begins in the gut. The best way to give your immune system the support it needs is by following a healthy diet, this means loads of whole foods served up as close to their natural state as possible.

Here are some immune-boosting foods and tips that you should take regularly and practice every day so that can keep yourself and your family healthy – and the sniffs at bay.

1. Red Bell Peppers

Move over, oranges: Red bell peppers contain way more vitamin C (roughly three times more). Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that not only helps get rid of a cold or flu, but is essential to preventing it in the first place. Vitamin C increases the production of antibodies and white blood cells, which help fight against infection. Slice them into wedges to use as a dipper for hummus or salsa, or chop them into a salad for additional immune-boosting goodness. (http://ift.tt/13R3BmF)

2. Raw Apple Cider Vinegar

Take two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar diluted with 8-10 oz. water first thing each morning upon waking. This has so many wonderful benefits including boosting immunity, hydration, detoxification and it is fantastic for gut health as well as alkalizing your body.

3. Bone Broth Soup

This is really a hidden treasure. Bone broth soup is not only great for immunity but it is very healing to the gut. This is also very rich in collagen which is great for hair, skin, nails and joints. (http://ift.tt/q46zh4)

4. Cruciferous Veggies

Broccoli, cauliflower, and other veggies within the cruciferous family are fantastic immunity boosters and age reducers. That’s because they create a little bit of sulfur in your gut which draws out toxins like a magnet, taking some of the load off your digestive system and immune system (http://www.blogher.com)

5. Oysters

Oysters are rich in zinc, a trace element essential for the cells of the immune system. Zinc keeps the immune system strong, helps heal wounds, and supports normal growth. The Institute of Medicine recommends 11mg per day for male adults, and 8mg for female adults. There are 76mg in just six medium oysters. (http://ift.tt/NZ0X61)

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