Foods To Build Immunity

Job, family, kids - you are so busy juggling work and personal life and trying to bring it on a fast track that you don’t know when your health changes to the slow one. With all the stress and bad food habits that you have surrounded yourself with, it is hardly a surprise that your health goes out of window. You get susceptible to diseases and if you notice, you also feel tired and stressed most of the time. One of the reasons behind this is that your immunity has gone for a toss. However, the good news is that there are ways by which you can improve your immunity. And, you don’t have to shed lots of moolah for that. Actually, immunity can be served to you on a platter, if you remember to include certain food items in your diet. These foods, if consumed regularly, can boost your immunity and improve your health. To know more about the foods that help you build your immunity, read on.

 

Apricot is rich in vitamin A, iron, copper, caratenoids, and antioxidants, which helps in building immunity and even protect the body from many cancers.

 

Blueberries, blackberries, Acai berries - these are not just delicious fruits, but also packed with loads of goodness. They have one of the highest anti-oxidants capacities, which help the body in combating cell damage and building immunity.

 

Salmon, mackerel, and tuna - these are not just a feast for your stomach, but also acts as immunity boosters, as they increase the white blood cells activities responsible for increasing immunity. So, do you need any other excuse to indulge in smoked salmon!

 

Actually, yogurt doesn’t increase your immunity directly. Rather, it improves your digestive system, which is linked to the enhancement in immunity power. So, incorporate yogurt daily in your diet, to keep yourself healthy.

 

You may not be a great fan of its flavor, but you sure would love the benefits of garlic. It is a powerful immune booster, which helps the body fight infections and boosts the immunity cells activity.

 

Broccoli is packed with extensive vitamins and minerals, helping the body keep fit and healthy. It boosts the immunity to a large extent and is one of the most effective immunity booster foods. It contains anti-oxidants elements - vitamin A, C, E. Some studies have shown it to contain even anti-cancer agents. So, grill, bake, steam or toss it to your salad, but make sure you add it to your diet.

 

Green tea contains an antioxidant known as catechin, which helps in building the immunity. Have a cup or two everyday, to maximize the beneficial effect of this healthy and delicious tea.

 

You may be using it every day, without actually knowing the benefits of turmeric. Actually, turmeric not only gives color to your food, it actually helps in increasing the resistance power of cells, thus increasing the body immunity.

Also, add tomatoes, oranges, leafy vegetables, beans, onions, cantaloupe, and lemons to your diet and try to get plenty of sleep. Avoid stress and incorporate yoga and other exercises in your daily life. You would soon find your immunity increased and see yourself healthier and fitter.