Immune System Boosters

Citrus fruits

Citrus fruits play a vital role in prevention of a number of infections, mainly because of there healing properties. Vitamin-C is a powerful antioxidant that can strengthen your body’s natural defenses mechanism. it also increases the production of white blood cells, which are key in fighting against infections. Almost all citrus fruits are high in vitamin C. Besides aiding the immune system Vitamin-C is also beneficial for lowering of blood pressure, reduction of uric acid levels and a number of other inflammatory conditions.

Grapefruit
Oranges
Tangerines
Lemons
Limes

Red bell peppers

Also known as capsicum or sweet peppers. Red bell peppers are high source of Vitamin-C and antioxidants. They’re also enriched with vitamin-B, vitamin-K1, potassium and vitamin-E, all of which contribute substantially in development of vital functions.

Broccoli

Broccoli is supercharged with vitamins and minerals and antioxidants. Full of vitamins A, C, and E, as well as fiber and many other antioxidants, these antioxidants play a major role in reducing the inflammation. Broccoli is also known to prevent a number of cancers including breast, prostate and bladder.

Ginger & Garlic

Ginger and Garlic have been renowned for their unique flavor and healthy properties for years. Ginger have an exceptional property of decreasing inflammation, helping in reducing sore throat and inflammatory diseases. Ginger may help with nausea as well. On the other side Garlic adds a little zing to food and it’s a must-have for your health.

Early civilizations recognized its value in fighting infections. Ginger and garlic both have these special properties to reduce the risk of heart diseases. Garlic’s immune-boosting properties seem to come from a heavy concentration of sulfur-containing compounds, such as allicin.

Spinach

Spinach is rich in vitamin C along with number of antioxidants and beta carotene, which may both increase the infection-fighting capacity of our immune systems. Alike broccoli, spinach is healthiest when it’s cooked as little as possible so that it retains its nutrients.

However, light cooking makes it easier to absorb the vitamin A and allows other nutrients to be released from oxalic acid, an antinutrient.

Sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are full of nutrients, such as phosphorous, magnesium, and vitamins B-6 and E. Vitamin E is important in regulating and maintaining proper functioning of immune system. Sunflower seeds are also incredibly high in selenium. Just 1 ounce contains nearly half the RDA of selenium.

Turmeric

You may know turmeric as a key ingredient in many curries. This bright yellow, bitter spice has also been used for years as an anti-inflammatory in treating both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Various Researches shows that high concentrations of curcumin, which gives turmeric its distinctive color, can help decrease exercise-induced muscle damage. Curcumin has promise as an immune booster (based on findings from animal studies) and an antiviral.

Papaya and Kiwi

Both fruits are loaded with vitamin C, vitamin K, folate and potassium. Papayas also have a digestive enzyme called papain that has anti-inflammatory effects.