Immune System Boosting Foods

As you might already know the foods that we eat impact our to a great degree. To boost your immune system, try incorporating some of these ten immune boosting foods:

• Blueberries
• Bell Pepper
• Dark Chocolate
• Turmeric
• Oily fish
• Broccoli (especially broccoli sprouts)
• Sweet Potato
• Spinach
• Ginger 
• Garlic

   Here are some vital nutrients to boost the Immune system

• Vitamin A – is used throughout the body and promotes a healthy immune system. Sources of vitamin A include sweet potatoes, dark green leafy vegetables, carrots, algae, and cod liver oil.
• Vitamin C – can help support cellular functions needed by the immune system,  especially waste removal from the body. Sources of vitamin C include oranges, fresh orange juice, broccoli, tomatoes, kiwi fruit, and red bell peppers.
• Vitamin D – powers up your cells and gives them the ability to fight disease. Vitamin D should come from sunlight and fortified foods, but supplements are advised during the winter months and to address any deficiencies. 
• Zinc – plays a central role in the immune system including protection against pathogens. Zinc is also an antioxidant that can help balance cells. Sources of zinc include seafood, chickpeas, pumpkin and sunflower seeds.
• Probiotics -- Two strains called Lactobacillus delbrueckii LE and Lactobacillus rhamnosus LB3 work synergistically in combination to support otolaryngeal health and overall immunity

In conclusion

Your immune system develops over time and adapts to your environment. Many lifestyle choices can be made that help boost your immune system, such as eating a diet rich in whole foods and getting enough exercise. In addition, a number of nutrients are especially good at promoting a healthy immune system, such as zinc, Vitamin D vitamin A, vitamin C and target-specific probiotics.

Golden Milk Tea Recipe

Ingredients:

1 piece, 1-inch	Turmeric root (peeled and grated)
1 1/2 piece, 1-inch	Ginger root (peeled and grated)
2 tsp	Ghee
1 cup	Coconut milk
1/2 cup	Coconut water, unsweetened, ready-to-drink
1/2 cup	Water
1/2 tbsp	Honey, raw

Instructions:

1. Peel both the turmeric and ginger, then grate them finely using a mortar and pestle. Spoon the ghee into the mortar and grind the ghee into the turmeric and ginger with your pestle until they form a fine paste.
2. Pour the coconut milk, coconut water, and water into a saucepan, and spoon in the paste made with turmeric, ginger and ghee. 
3. Turn the heat up to medium-high and warm the ingredients together until little bubbles just begin to creep up the sides of the pot. 
4. Turn off the heat and cover the saucepan, allowing the turmeric and ginger to steep about 3 minutes.
5. Strain the golden milk through a fine-mesh strainer or tea strainer into a tea pot. Stir in the honey and continue stirring until it dissolves. Serve warm

Enjoy :)