Best Natural Immunity Boosters To Take During The Flu Season

‘Prevention is better than cure’, and in order to lead a healthy life and prevent yourself from acquiring flu, its essential that you boost your immune system. The flu season this year is sustaining for a long time and is also potential health threats to Australians. It is must to make sure you have enough immunity to protect yourself from the flu. People are in search of foods that they can consume to guard themselves from the flu. There are some foods that are abundant in immunity boosting nutrients that everyone can add to their diet every day. Vitamins A, B, C, D, E, probiotics, proteins and minerals like zinc, present in many foods are known for its immunity enhancing properties.

Best Natural Immunity Boosters To Take During The Flu Season

Foods rich in Vitamin A

Dairy products, eggs, meat, fish, leafy green vegetables like spinach, broccoli, kale, yellow and orange colored fruits, vegetables like carrot, cantaloupe, apricots, sweet potatoes are known to strengthen the immune system by fighting against the viruses that cause flu. If still the health issue persists, it is better to get appointment with a GP.

Foods rich in Vitamin B

Whole grains, cereals, beans, chickpeas, nuts such as pistachios, sesame and sunflower seeds, soy products, mushrooms, dark green vegetables like kale, spinach, vegetables like potatoes, beetroots, chicken, red meat, fish are all abundant in Vitamin B and aids in combating the infections.

Foods rich in Vitamin C

Citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, lemon, kiwi, papaya, strawberries, and vegetables such as bell peppers, broccoli, Brussels sprouts spinach, tomatoes, kale are all loaded with Vitamin C and strengthens the disease fighting cells of the body.

Foods rich in Vitamin D

Dairy products, soy products, fortified foods, spinach, kale, mushroom, egg yolks, fishes like salmon, tuna are sources of Vitamin D that help in identifying and killing the harmful foreign substances that enter the human body

Foods rich in Vitamin E

Almonds, Hazelnuts, peanuts, sunflower seeds, broccoli, spinach, avocado, fruits such as mango, kiwi, blackberries contain Vitamin E and it improves the immune system functioning.

Foods rich in Zinc

Red meat, shellfish (crab, oysters, lobster), spinach, nuts, dairy foods, dark chocolate, whole grains, spinach, legumes, like chickpeas, beans have zinc in them and zinc protects the body from foreign particles that cause flu.
Supplementary of these vitamins and minerals are also available in tablet or liquid form and it can also be consumed every day.

Probiotics

These are the ‘good’ bacteria and yeast that ensures in maintaining proper health by fighting off the ‘bad’ bacteria. Yogurt, pickles, kimchi, kefir, buttermilk, apple cider vinegar, raw milk, cheese, lassi, miso, etc. are some of the probiotics that are available.

Proteins

Proteins are commonly found in dairy products, soy products, nuts, fish, meat and it helps in fighting viral infections.

 

Additionally, drinking plenty of water helps in flushing away the toxic substances and enhances the functioning of immune system.Hence adequate sleep, regular exercise combined with the above-mentioned nutrition can automatically aid in increasing one’s immunity and helps to avoid catching the flu. So, now is the right time to start boosting your immune system by consuming these incredible boosters.