Eat your MicronutrientsA healthy diet filled with fruits and vegetables, legumes, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats is key to a strong immune system. Many of these foods provide micronutrients that maintain your body's immune system homeostasis. These include: - Vitamin B6: found in chicken, salmon, tuna, bananas, green vegetables and potato skins - Vitamin C: found in citrus fruits, strawberries, as well as tomatoes, broccoli, and spinach - Vitamin E: found in almonds, sunflower and safflower oil, sunflower seeds, peanut butter, and spinach - Zinc: found in oysters, red meat, poultry, beans, and dairy products - Magnesium: found in whole wheat products, nuts and seeds While supplements can also be taken to get enough of these vitamins, it is important to incorporate a variety of these foods into your diet since you body absorbs vitamins more efficiently from dietary sources, rather than supplements. It is also extremely important to stay hydrated, since our immune cells need water in order to flow and circulate throughout the body. Getting enough rest is also crucial for maintaining immune function and homeostasis as well as fighting off any potential infections and illnesses. Source: https://www.houstonmethodist.org/blog/articles/2020/mar/5-ways-to-boost-your-immune-system/ Recipe Spotlight: Over-the-Rainbow Minestrone SoupIngredients
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
ABOUTTerps With Taste is run by the Student Nutritionist Team with University of Maryland Dining Services. We write content for students, by students. Enjoy! Categories
All
Archives
April 2024
|