Immune Supporting

BEST Foods for Immune Support:

Vitamin C-rich foods neutralize free radicals and support natural killer cells that strengthen the immune system.

• mango
  
• orange
• zucchini
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Vitamin A-rich foods have an antioxidant effect that helps the immune system fight off infection.

• mango
  
• kale
  
• zucchini
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• almonds
• kale
  
• sunflower seeds
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Vitamin D-rich foods support the immune system by helping to keep it balanced.

• egg yolks
  
• salmon
  
• sardines
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Zinc-rich foods help produce and mediate disease-fighting T-cells.

Selenium-rich foods increase the activity of natural killer cells which strengthens the immune system.

• Brazil nuts
  
• seafood
  
• chicken 
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Probiotic-rich foods improve gut health which strengthens the immune system.

• fermented vegetables
  
• kefir
  
• yogurt
  

Other HELPFUL Foods:

• foods rich in vitamin B6
• foods rich in iron
  
• bee pollen
• celery juice
• bone/vegetable broths
  
• medicinal mushrooms
  
• elderberry
• turmeric
• ginger
  
• coconut
  
• garlic
  

WORST Foods for the Immune Support:

• refined sugar & high fructose corn syrup
  
• conventional dairy products
  
• processed & refined grains
  
• fried foods & trans fats
  
• refined vegetable & seed oils
  
• processed, packaged, and fast foods
  
• artificial sweeteners
  
• gluten-containing foods
  
• GMO-containing foods & MSG
  
• excessive caffeine & alcohol
• sodas & energy drinks