Out and About STYLE Mag Issue 3 Vol. 2

KIMCHI AND KOMBUCHA FOR PROBIOTICS
A healthy microbiome means a varied population of good
bacteria in our intestines. Most illnesses begin in the
gut, and fermented food fosters a balance in the gut by
producing gut-friendly bacteria such as Bifidobacterium
and Peptococcus.
The organic acids produced during fermentation are
short-chain fatty acids that are anti-inflammatory in nature.
Fermented foods like kimchi, kombucha, sauerkraut,
miso and yoghurt boost microbiome health, which in turn
supports our immune system.
CITRUS FOODS FOR VITAMIN C
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and recommended
by most health experts as the best cure for flu and colds.
Vitamin C prevents and treats respiratory inflammation.
Eating one medium grapefruit can provide you with 90 mg
of vitamin C, which is almost half of the daily recommended
limit. Lemon juice, bell peppers, strawberries and kiwis
are some foods rich in vitamin C that help reduce the
duration of cold symptoms. Deficiency of vitamin C can
result in impaired immunity and therefore leave you
susceptible to infections.
NUTS AND SEEDS FOR ZINC AND VITAMIN E
Nuts and seeds are tiny powerhouses of nutrients. A little
goes a long way with nuts and seeds, and there are a
variety of ways you can include them in your daily diet.
One ounce of sunflower seeds provides as much as
66% of the daily recommended intake of vitamin E that
plays a major role in boosting immunity. The fat-soluble
antioxidant breaks the fat peroxidation chain reaction and
protects the lungs against oxidative stress. It kickstarts
the immune cells whose main job is to fend off incoming
invaders, i.e. bacteria and viruses.
Zinc assists in the creation, metabolism and storage of
hormones. It is also responsible for maintaining the
structural balance of the cell. Hormonal imbalances and
weak metabolism lead to a compromised immune system,
so be sure to munch on those cashew nuts, almonds and
peanuts for your daily zinc dose!
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