Immune-Boosting Foods

A healthy diet includes foods known to have immunity-boosting qualities. Several nutrients have been noted to have these properties, such as protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and zinc.

Add some of these immune-boosting foods to your diet:

1. Oysters (excellent source of zinc)

2. Beef tenderloin (very good source of zinc)

3. Sunflower Seeds (excellent source of vitamin E)

4. Almonds (very good source of vitamin E)

5. Red Peppers (excellent source of vitamin C)

6. Broccoli, steamed (very good source of vitamin C)

7. Yellowfin Tuna (excellent source of protein)

8. Chicken breast (excellent source of protein)

9. Raw carrots (excellent source of vitamin A)

10. Boiled Spinach (very good source of vitamin A)

What about Water?

It’s crucial to your immune system that you consume enough water every day. It cleanses your body of impurities and will allow your immune system to concentrate on fighting off germs.

How much is enough?

You need 1 ml of fluid per calorie that you consume. For example; if you are following a 1500-calorie diet, you need 1500ml (or 6 cups) of water per day. 2000-calorie diet, you need 2000 ml or 8 cups of water per day.

Created by: Danielle Van Schaick, Registered Dietitian