Increase Your Immunity

Introduction
Your immune system is your number one defense mechanism against
intruders such as bacteria or viruses that can make you very ill. It is
imperative to make sure that you stay healthy throughout the year and put all
the chances on your side to boost your immune system. To do so, here are
five steps to help you avoid being sick with a cold or flu.

Step 1 - Eating Well
Eating well means getting many fruits and vegetables in your system and
stay hydrated. Enough that you get many nutrients and antioxidants to help
strengthen your immune system. You will specifically want to keep on top of
your selenium, vitamin E, and vitamin C intake. Selenium is found in nuts (like
Brazil nuts) or fish. As for vitamin E, you can get it in spinach, seeds, and
peanuts. Vitamin C can be found in many vegetables like broccoli, spinach,
cauliflower, or sweet potatoes. As for water, drinking plenty of it will help your
body flush the toxins like bacteria that could cause sickness.
Here are some ideas for your grocery list:

Fish
Fish and, more specifically, tuna is an excellent source of selenium. One ounce of tuna can provide around 30 mcg of selenium. Selenium is a powerful antioxidant and is one of the essential minerals for our health and
immunity. The daily intake recommendation is 55 micrograms of selenium for an adult. Other fish and seafood are usually between 12 mcg and 20 mcg of selenium per ounce. Salmon is also an excellent choice to help the immune system. It contains a lot of “healthy fat” (omega-3), which is known to
strengthen the immune system and reduce the risks of heart disease.

Lentils
If you eat a vegan or vegetarian diet, lentils are a great substitute to fish. One cup of lentils can provide around 6 mcg of selenium. They are also a good source of immune-boosting nutrients, fiber, and protein.

Garlic
Another vegetable that has a similar effect on our immune system as zinc is garlic. Garlic has the ability, according to some research, to keep a cold at bay. Some studies even demonstrate that individuals who were living with
cancer were able to boost their immune system by increasing their intake of garlic.

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