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Foods for immunity

Typical foods for boosting immunity

Apple

Phytonutrients in apples may help fight colon and liver cancers. The flavonoid quercetin can reduce your risk of lung and prostate cancers, and it strengthens your immune cells.

MUSHROOMS

Many varieties of mushrooms contain good-for-your-bladder selenium and, like us, they produce vitamin
D when exposed to sunlight. Studies also show that white button mushrooms may promote immune function by increasing the production of antiviral and other proteins that are released by cells when they are trying to protect and repair the body’s tissues.

Brazil Nuts

Brazil Nuts is the unsung hero of the nut world such a powerful health food. It’s the richest known food source of selenium out there, with just two of the tiny nuts providing more than a day’s worth of the mineral. Selenium not only plays a key role in metabolism, immunity, and reproductive health, but also helps the body absorb vitamin E, which can help ward off cataracts later in life. In addition, Brazil nuts are packed with health-boosters like copper, zinc, potassium, riboflavin, heart-healthy fats, and magnesium, a mineral many women are deficient in (especially those taking birth control pills).

Cashew (Butter)

With a rich, smooth texture, cashew butter is slightly lower in calcium than other nut butters, but can still pack a nutritional punch.
“It’s a good source of phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, and copper, and shouldn’t be overlooked,”
explains Middleberg. Magne sium helps your body relieve various conditions like constipation, insomnia, headaches, and muscle cramps, as well as regulating the immune system and supporting brain function.
Cashews also contain a good amount of biotin, which will help keep your locks shiny and lustrous. Try using decadent cashew butter in smoothies and desserts to reap all the nutritional benefits and give yourself a healthful treat.

FENNEL

Fennel provides some vitamin C, fibre and folate, so it aids digestion and will assist in boosting immunity.
The ancient Greeks valued this vegetabl for its healing properties as well as its ability to curb appetite and help them lose weight.
Fennel tastes fantastic with seafood, artichoke, tomato, cucumber, apple, olive oil, beetroot, coriander, orange, pork, etc.

Cauliflower(floretted vegetable)

White floretted vegetable like cauliflower contains just 25 calories per 100g, has only 0.3g of fat and is packed with a variety of vitamins and minerals, including potassium and 80% of your RDA of vitamin C. It also has di-indoly-methane, which is an effective anti-bacterial and anti-viral agent and thus good for your immune system, plus sulforaphane and indol-3-carbinol, both of which have proven benefits against various cancers including prostate, breast and cervical.

Spices

Oregano, ginger, rosemary, garlic and turmeric is anticancer spices. They contain potent polyphenols that have
been shown to reduce inflammation and enhance immunity.

HEMP SEEDS

Hemp seed is a complete protein, meaning it offers all the essential amino acids your body needs to fuel metabolic
function and build muscle. They’re also an ideal balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are known to boost brain power, improve heart health and supercharge your immune system.

Source : Magazine Eat this not that 2015