Foods for Boosting your Immunity !

Rizks
By Rizks

During winter, as the nights get colder, your chances of picking up a nasty bug or dose of the flu are likely to be much greater. As a result, it’s important to maintain a strong immune system, to keep as healthy as possible. Here’s the realbuzz.com guide to the best foods to eat if you want to improve your immune system for the big freeze ...

Winter can be a hugely vulnerable time for the body, with pesky germs thriving on the warmth of well-incubated office blocks, houses and shops. With so much illness about, it’s almost inevitable that you’ll feel a slight twinge in your throat at some point. But thankfully there are easy ways to combat the onset of germs. Indeed, you can save yourself a lot time and money by avoiding the pharmacy altogether and simply eating your way towards better immunity.

White blood cells in the body work to fight bacteria and harmful toxins. However, to perform effectively, these cells need to regenerate in an effort to defend you from feeling ill. There are a number of key foods we can consume to feed our white blood cells with the nutrients they need to thrive and these may include the following:

Eating yoghurt for better immunity — Judging from their frequently bad press, you might assume that all forms of bacteria are out to get you. Thankfully, this couldn’t be further from the truth. ‘Good’ bacteria is great for regulating the immune system, by increasing its antibodies and preventing the rise of pathogenic organisms like salmonella and E.coli. Many yoghurts include a high volume of ‘good’ bacteria so if you want to develop your flagging immune system, a few quick spoonfuls could really help you out!

Eating fresh fruit and vegetables for better immunity — Cheap and easy to buy, fresh fruit and veg is perfect for boosting your white blood cells. Packed with phytonutrients, the likes of peppers and broccoli strengthen the immune system by rebuilding damaged cells and enhancing new ones. Eating fruit is also essential in fuelling any healthy immune system. Naturally detoxifying, fruit contains a number of antioxidants that shield white blood cells from harm. So why not grab some now?

Eating spinach for better immunity — Whilst eating spinach won’t be enough to turn you into Popeye, it’s certainly excellent for boosting the body’s immunity from illness. Spinach and other leafy foods like kale and collard are high in folate which is vital in preventing DNA and blood vessel damage. It may not be the most appealing dish to come home to in the evening, but a plate of spinach really could keep you healthy through the dark winter months ahead.

Eating oysters for better immunity — Oysters may be renowned for boosting the sex drive, but these slimy molluscs are also ideal if you’re looking to improve your immune system. Oysters are crammed with zinc, which can really enhance your immunity by helping white blood cells reproduce more quickly. Zinc also strengthens antibodies, making them more efficient at warding off infection. So, to keep your body in sync, just eat some zinc!

Eating garlic for better immunity — Whilst it wouldn’t be wise to eat it on a hot date with a sexy stunner, garlic is nevertheless a fantastic infection deterrent. Containing key anti-virus elements like allicin and ajoene, garlic juice alone can clear up fungal maladies and even disinfect wounds. All things in moderation though; just make sure it doesn’t immunise your chances of scoring tonight ...

Eating carrots for better immunity — Carrots aren’t just for rabbits, you know. Try and munch a few if you’re looking to avoid the curse of a nasty cough or cold. Carrots are full of beta-carotene which bolsters the number of white blood cells in the immune system, as well as T cells. So if you’re looking to go to war with an evil disease microbe, it might well be time you crunched on a bit of orange ...

Maintaining a strong immune system doesn’t have to be rocket science, just as long as you enjoy a healthy diet, rich in certain nutrients. Whilst foods like oysters and carrots won’t be dead-certs when it comes to fighting off illness, they’ll do you a lot more good than if you’re stuffing yet another quarter-pounder into your mouth. So put down the pasty and get chomping on some immunising foods. Otherwise it could be a long, hard winter ...

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By jpa• 15 Nov 2011 10:30
jpa

Namaste surinder,

but the meaning of bander in my dialect is a "handsome cockroach".

By jpa• 15 Nov 2011 10:01
jpa

You bander,

I love lechon also.

By Rizks• 15 Nov 2011 09:32
Rizks

You Piglets, now where is 'elephants and cows' mentioned up there ? :(

By GodFather.• 15 Nov 2011 09:29
GodFather.

I love Cows..

By jpa• 15 Nov 2011 09:22
jpa

I love elephants.(sorry)

By GodFather.• 15 Nov 2011 09:17
GodFather.

Garlic a day keeps Dracy and other Scary people on QL away!

By Rizks• 15 Nov 2011 09:12
Rizks

i hope my friend Dracula would drink tat garlic juice for boosting his immunity ? OR drink the blood of all the community.....:)

By GodFather.• 15 Nov 2011 09:09
GodFather.

Also keep away from leeches and viruses that prey on you!

By cherukkan• 15 Nov 2011 09:07
cherukkan

Rizks, Thanks for boosting our immunity. Is there anything to boost hair growth man or I must visit Gulfgate?

By Rizks• 15 Nov 2011 09:02
Rizks

ok s_isale lemme make it short for you ! :)

Foods for boosting ur immunity :

1) Youghurt

2) Fresh Frutis n Veggies

3) Oysters

4) Garlic

5) Carrots

By anonymous• 15 Nov 2011 09:02
anonymous

Summary please..Just list down the food..:D

By Rizks• 15 Nov 2011 09:00
Rizks

where is Timebandit today ? :(

m missing em !

and by the way, instead of sitting ideal and refreshing your screens to see any new comments it better to copy paste and share some useful info here.

By s_isale• 15 Nov 2011 08:58
s_isale

too lengthy to read.

By GodFather.• 15 Nov 2011 08:58
Rating: 3/5
GodFather.

Surinder I didn't want to say that to hurt Rizks. First it was the king of CP Mr Paul then others came along and now its Rizks..:(

By GodFather.• 15 Nov 2011 08:55
GodFather.

Carrots..Bella Loves Carrots..:)

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