A list of healthy foods that boost the immune system.
The immune system is a collection of natural
defences which the protect the human body from pathogens and disease.
This system protects us against invaders like
viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites and other foreign particles that could damage your health.
Nowadays people have weaker immune systems
because they consume too many junk foods and do not get enough nutrients into their diet.
In today's video we share a list of the best
17 foods and supplements that boost the immune system.
These foods will help to protect and strengthen
your body against infections and viruses.
1. Garlic Garlic is the number one most potent super
food for protecting the body against diseases and infections. It contains a powerful sulfur
compound called allicin which is stronger than antibiotic drugs. Eating fresh raw garlic
is excellent for destroying viruses, bacteria, mould, fungus, parasites and yeast.
2. Salmon
We highly recommend consuming wild caught salmon on a regular basis to support the immune
system. This oily fish is rich in natural omega 3 fats that strengthen the outer walls
of your cells. This helps to protect the cells from being infected by viruses and harmed
by other types of invaders.
3. Pumpkin Seeds These are one of nature's best natural sources
of zinc, an important trace mineral needed heavily by the immune system. Zinc is found
in the cells throughout the body and helps to protect them by making healthy proteins
and DNA. Zinc helps to increase T-cells - these are part of the white blood cell army that
fights off pathogens and targeted invaders.
4. Sauerkraut Sauerkraut is one of the best sources of Vitamin
C which helps your body to produce more white blood cells. These cells target and destroy
harmful pathogens and microbes that infect your body, so that you can heal very quickly.
This form of fermented cabbage also feeds your friendly bacteria and supports your micro
biome.
5. Eggs Pasture raised eggs contain all the building
blocks of life and are loaded with immune boosting nutrients. The yellow yolks are rich
in Vitamin A, which helps to boost your mucous lining in the sinuses, throat, airways and
stomach. This mucus captures and traps foreign invaders before they can infect your cells
or damage your body.
6. Blackberries We recommend eating a handful of mixed dark
berries each day including blackberries, blueberries and raspberries. These are rich in anthocyanins
and vitamin C which helps to build a larger army of white blood cells in your body.
7. Bell Peppers
These delicious fruits come in different colours and are ram packed full of Vitamin C. You
should consume these raw, as cooking can destroy the vitamin c complex before you consume it.
8. Coconut Oil
You should avoid unhealthy refined oils like canola, soy or vegetable oil as these cause
inflammation in the body and weaken your immune system. Replace these with extra virgin coconut
oil to help build stronger cell membranes and protect your body from infections. The
body requires lots of healthy fats to build the thick protective layer around the cells.
9. Vitamin D3
Vitamin D is one of the most essential nutrients for protecting and maintaining a healthy immune
system. Our bodies make Vitamin D when the sunshine contacts our skin, which is why people
usually have lower defences to germs in the winter. You can take a supplement of Vitamin
D3 and K2 to support the immune system all year round. These help to modulate the immune
system, support t cell growth and destroy harmful microbes.
10. Wheatgrass Juice
You can purchase powdered wheatgrass juice and mix with water for a powerful immune boosting
tonic. This is a good source of antioxidants and the natural vitamin c complex for fighting
off infections and speeding up immune response.
11. Kale We highly recommend eating cruciferous vegetables
daily such as kale, cauliflower, spinach and collard greens. These are fundamentally important
for supplying minerals and chlorophyll to the body. Eating these supports a healthy
liver which in turn boosts your immunity to disease.
12. Apple Cider Vinegar
Drink a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water before each meal. This
helps to strengthen your stomach and destroy harmful parasites and bacteria in contaminated
food. This is also very effective at speeding up phagocytes in the blood, helping them to
engulf and destroy pathogens from inside the body.
13. Avocado
Many people consume too many junk foods and sugar which weakens the body's defences. Avocados
are rich in healthy fats and potassium to help balance blood sugars and strengthen the
pituitary gland in the brain. This helps to release more t cells and white blood cells
that attack pathogens.
14. Colloidal Silver This is an age-old remedy which contains silver
particles in water and helps to maintain a strong immune system. Colloidal silver destroys
harmful bacteria and viruses in the body and can fight anti-biotic resistant pathogens
like MRSA.
15. Olive Leaf Olive leaf extract has been used for centuries
in the Middle East and Europe to boost immunity and fight existing infections. It contains
oleuropein and calcium elenolate which destroy microbes at the cellular level and speed up
the healing process. Start taking this the moment you notice any symptoms of a cold.
16. Wild Oregano Oil
This is one of nature's most powerful natural antibiotics. Like garlic this naturally destroys
harmful fungus, bacteria, viruses, parasites, yeast and candida from the body. It can be
taken in small capsules, in liquid form or applied externally to the skin. Oregano oil
is a great natural treatment for ear infections and bladder infections in particular.
17. Bone Broth
Last but not least, bone broth may be the best of all natural remedies for speeding
up healing and strengthening the overall immune system. This is a stewed liquid made from
boiled animal bones and is loaded with important amino acids, collagen and minerals. It provides
the raw materials so that the liver can make glutathione, one of the strongest antioxidants
to help protect the body from future attacks.
As you can see there are many foods that boost the immune system. Try adding a mixture of
these into your diet to protect yourself, especially during the cold winter months.
If you are in a state of chronic stress, you
are more likely to get infected by microbial and viral attackers. Stress weakens the immune
system and this can lead to viruses coming out of remission such as the herpes simplex.
To lower chronic stress we recommend meditating
and low stress exercise such as long walks. A gentle 20 minute walk per day can raise
oxygen levels in the body and help to ease stress naturally.
Getting more quality sleep will also help
to lower stress levels and balance the chemistry of the body. We recommend using an oil burner
or diffuser with relaxing essential oils at night time to help you drift off.
Be sure to quit smoking and limit alcohol
consumption if you find yourself catching colds and infections often. Smoking damages
the mucosal lining in your airways which is meant to protect you, whilst alcohol slows
your liver performance and immunity.
Finally you can perform intermittent fasting by eating all of your calories in a 3 hour
window during the day. This triggers a process called autophagy where your body cleans out
harmful microbes and recycles dead tissues and proteins for excellent health.
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remedies, please see our other videos.
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