From the health of our immune system depends on the ability to withstand a huge number of the most dangerous and unpleasant diseases. Experts have called the top 15 foods that significantly strengthen the immune system, according to Med2.
1. Citrus fruit
They contain vitamin C, which strengthens the immune system and increases the production of white blood cells. Since the body itself does not produce or does not store this vitamin, the body needs constant its dose.
2. Red pepper
Vitamin C content in this vegetable is much higher than in citrus. In addition, pepper is the most powerful source of beta-carotene, which is useful for maintaining healthy skin.
3. Broccoli
Full of vitamins and minerals, one of the most useful vegetables.
4. Garlic
Widely used in almost every cuisine in the world. More early civilizations discovered that garlic perfectly resists infection. Lowers blood pressure, strengthens the artery.
5. Ginger
Another ingredient, resist disease. Reduces the level of inflammatory, it helps to get rid of a sore throat.
6. Spinach
Is not only rich in vitamin the C, but also other antioxidants and beta-carotene (provitamin A), reinforcing immune system's ability to resist infection.
7. Yogurt
It contains live active cultures of bacteria that stimulate the immune system to fight a variety of diseases. However, choose a pure yogurt, not the one that contains different flavors.
8. Almond
When it comes to the prevention of and the fight against colds, the vitamin E actively enhances the effectiveness of vitamin C. That vitamin E - the key to a healthy immune system, and almonds it very much.
9. Turmeric
A key ingredient of curry sauce, miraculous spice to combat inflammatory diseases such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
10. Green tea
Green and black tea contain flavonoids - a kind of antioxidants. Green tea also has good epigallocatechin gallate - a powerful antioxidant, reinforcing the work of immunity.
11. Papaya
Another fruit rich in vitamin C. In one a fruit 224% of the daily recommended dosage of vitamin.
12. Kiwi
It contains a lot of useful nutrients, including folate, potassium, vitamins K and C.
13. A hen
When you are sick, chicken broth not only improves mood, but also quickly relieves symptoms of colds, and will protect it from future relapses. They contain high amounts of vitamin B6.
14. sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contain nutrients weight, including phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin E. A quarter cup of sunflower seeds - 82% of the daily recommended dose of this vitamin.
15. shrimps
An ideal product for those who want to strengthen the immune system, because they contain a lot of zinc. And he needs to immune cells to function as required.
