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10 Most Powerful Immunity Boosting Foods

Looking for ways to prevent frequent colds and flu? Your first step should take you to your local grocery store. Feeding your body certain kind of foods will help to keep your immune system running strong. Plan your meals to include the following 10 powerful immunity boosters and you may increase your family’s chances of fending off those bugs before they get anyone sick.


1. Oranges

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Oranges benefits your immune system by increasing the intake of vitamin C. A cup of orange juice contains 125 milligrams of vitamin C, which is recommended daily intake for men and women, according to the Institute of Medicine.

2. Green Tea

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Green teas are rich source of polyphenols, in the form of natural chemicals called catechins. The most powerful catechin in the green tea is epigallocatechin (EGCG), which was found in one study to be 25 to 100 times more potent than antioxidant vitamins C and E, which makes it an excellent immunity booster.

3. Mushrooms

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Mushrooms are known to strengthen your immune system because they are rich source of fiber, protein, vitamin B, vitamin C, calcium, and other minerals. Beta-glucans a powerful compound known for its immune enhancing properties is also present in Mushrooms.

4. Berries

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Berries are an excellent source of vitamin C which is known to prevent damage to the body cells and also protects the immune system against deficiencies. Dark berries like strawberries, blackberries and blueberries not only taste good but they are also a good source of highly effective antioxidants. Try to take a mix of different berries rather than just taking one or two separately, as combining them gives your body the best immunity boost.

5. Garlic

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Garlic an ancient herb has been used for centuries to improve the immune system. It is known to reduce the cholesterol levels and prevent the hardening of arteries. The immune-boosting properties of garlic is derived from one of its sulfur-containing compounds known as allicin. Garlic is also known to fight off free radicals. It is also believed that eating garlic regularly can protect against the development of various cancers.

6. Cabbage

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Cabbage is a wonderful source of glutamine, which is an immune-strengthening compound. Cabbage of any variety – red, white, Chinese is an efficient and cheap way to boost your immunity.

7. Bell Peppers

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Vitamin C is essential for maintaining a healthy immune system. Bell peppers are loaded with vitamin C. Ounce by ounce, bell peppers have more vitamin C than most citrus fruits.

8. Turmeric

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Turmeric has the highest antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. Curcumin an active ingredient found in turmeric, is anti-fungal , anti-viral and can help protect against various forms cancer. Turmeric is 5-8 times stronger than vitamins C and E which are known to boost the immunity.

9. Almonds

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Nuts like almonds are packed with vitamin E which is an immunity booster. A half-cup serving of almonds provides nearly 100 percent of the recommended daily intake.

10. Yogurt

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If you are looking for a way to boost your immunity and reduce your chances of catching nasty cold and flu, it worthwhile to include yogurt in your regular meals or snacks. Full of protein and calcium, yogurt is already a healthy diet addition, and research points to its role in boosting immunity as well.

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