Out and About STYLE Mag Issue 3 Vol. 2

food
Eat for Immunity: A List of Recommended foods to
Boost your Immune System
“LET FOOD BE THY MEDICINE AND MEDICINE BE THY FOOD.” ~ HIPPOCRATES
The quote above was attributed to Hippocrates,
one of the most oustanding figures in the history of
medicine. He was a physician, but he talked about
food, not medicines. It goes to show that food is
not only for filling our bellies. What we eat directly
impacts our physical and mental being.
Wholesome nutrition and real foods are essential in
healing and repairing our body systems from within.
A nourished body results in greater strength to fight
off bacterial and viral infections from attacking us.
Eating the right foods can bolster immunity and
offer a steady supply of nutrients to the body to do
its job. Fruits, vegetables, dairy, grains and legumes
provide several immune-boosting antioxidants,
vitamins and minerals.
Below, we have a list of some of the top foods that
promote an optimally functioning immune system:
EGGS, MUSHROOMS AND TOFU FOR
VITAMIN D
Vitamin D is responsible for altering the number
of white blood cells also, called killer lymphocytes.
White blood cells reduce the spread of bacteria
and viruses in our body. Include mushrooms, eggs,
fortified milk and tofu in your diet to get ample
amounts of vitamin D. Lack of this vitamin increases
the risk of developing acute respiratory tract
infections. Fatty fish like cod, mackerel and salmon
is also a great source of vitamin D.
BONE BROTH FOR COLLAGEN
Some chicken soup for the soul? Used for ages,
bone broth is an excellent healing food that provides
collagen, calcium and magnesium. Proline and
Glycine present in bone broth is used in the synthesis
of DNA and proteins in the body. Connective tissue
from the bones is rich in glucosamine that is known
to strengthen joints. The gelatin in bone broth heals
the delicate mucosal lining in the digestive tract.
Healthy digestion is the first step towards a strong
immune system.
Collagen is also the material that is extremely
important for the health and vitality of our skin, hair
and nails. So, go on and make a pot of fresh chicken
soup and slurp the goodness!
66