Healthy Eating 4
Ongoing pandemic news has increased our attention and awareness about eating in ways that support our immune defenses. It is important to note that no diet will prevent us from getting COVID-19 but making healthier food choices does contribute to overall health.
So, let’s examine some foods that are known to have high levels of the vitamins and minerals that support stronger immune systems.
It is well known that leafy greens are defenders. Kale, collards, spinach etc. have higher amounts of vitamin A. Generally speaking, the darker the green, the more nutrition it holds.
Vitamin C is prevalent in citrus fruits, but did you know that red and yellow peppers are also high in vitamin C?
In the months where there is less daylight, consuming foods with vitamin D becomes more important as we aren’t getting the benefit from sunshine. Foods higher in vitamin D include salmon and other fatty fish and egg yolks.
Healing foods that support your immune system (sunlife.ca)
Want to learn more about immune boosting foods? Check out the following articles:
https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/foods-that-boost-the-immune-system#citrus-fruits