It's not only refreshing.
When it's ripe, it's also got plenty of an\u00a0antioxidant called glutathione.\u00a0 It strengthens the immune system so it can\u00a0fight infection.\u200b<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Sweet potato <\/strong> Citrus fruits <\/strong> Broccoli <\/strong> Button mushroom <\/strong> Papaya <\/strong> Low fat yogurt <\/strong> Tea <\/strong> Garlic<\/strong> Turmeric <\/strong> Spinach <\/strong> Pomegranate juice <\/strong> Ginger <\/strong> Kiwi <\/strong> Red bell peppers <\/strong> Almonds <\/strong> Shellfish <\/strong> <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Poultry <\/strong> Disclaimer:<\/strong> The advice provided is intended for informational purpose only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.\u00a0\u00a0Consult with your doctor if you\u2019re seeking medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.\u200b<\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you're looking for ways to prevent colds, flu, and other infections, your first step should be a visit to your local grocery store.\u00a0 Plan your meals to include\u00a0these 17 powerful immune\u00a0system boosters. Watermelon It's not only refreshing. When it's ripe, it's also got plenty of an\u00a0antioxidant called glutathione.\u00a0 It strengthens the immune system so […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":4744,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3523","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3523","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3523"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3523\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6442,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3523\/revisions\/6442"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4744"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3523"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3523"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3523"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Sweet\u00a0potatoes have beta-carotene.\u00a0
In your body that turns into vitamin A,\u00a0which destroys the damaging free radicals.\u00a0
This helps boost\u00a0the immune system and\u00a0may even improve the aging process.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Most people turn straight to vitamin C\u00a0after they\u2019ve caught a cold.\u00a0
Vitamin C is thought to increase the\u00a0production of white blood cells, which\u00a0are key to fighting infections.\u00a0
Almost all citrus fruits are high in vitamin\u00a0C.\u00a0
It's easy to add a squeeze of this vitamin\u00a0to any meal and it will boost your\u00a0immune system.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/broccoli-folic.jpg\")
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Broccoli\u00a0is supercharged with vitamins\u00a0and minerals.\u00a0
Packed with vitamins A, C, and E, as\u00a0well as\u00a0fiber\u00a0and many\u00a0other\u00a0antioxidants, broccoli is one of\u00a0the healthiest vegetables you can put\u00a0on your plate.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Button mushrooms are rich in the\u00a0mineral\u00a0selenium and the B vitamins\u00a0riboflavin and niacin.\u00a0
If you're low on selenium, you may be\u00a0more likely to get a more severe flu.\u00a0
Riboflavin and niacin play a role in a\u00a0healthy immune system.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"Fresh](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/papaya-1.jpg\")
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Papaya\u00a0is another fruit loaded with\u00a0vitamin C.\u00a0
Papayas also have a digestive enzyme\u00a0called papain that has anti-inflammatory\u00a0effects.\u00a0
Papayas have decent amounts\u00a0of\u00a0potassium, magnesium, and\u00a0folate, all\u00a0of which are beneficial to your overall\u00a0health.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Yogurts stimulate your immune system to\u00a0help fight diseases.\u00a0
Yogurt can also be a great source\u00a0of\u00a0vitamin D.
Vitamin D helps regulate the immune\u00a0system and is thought to boost our body\u2019s\u00a0natural defenses against diseases.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"Teapot](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/green-tea-1.jpg\")
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Both\u00a0green and black teas\u00a0are\u00a0packed with flavonoids, a type\u00a0of antioxidant.\u00a0\u00a0
These antioxidants seek out\u00a0cell-damaging free radicals and\u00a0destroy them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Garlic\u00a0is found in almost every cuisine in\u00a0the world.\u00a0
It adds a little zing to food and it\u2019s a must-have for your health.\u00a0
Garlic\u2019s\u00a0immune-boosting properties\u00a0seem\u00a0to come from a heavy concentration of\u00a0sulfur-containing compounds, such as\u00a0allicin.\u00a0
Raw garlic can help beat skin infections\u00a0thanks to its ability to fight bacteria,\u00a0viruses, and fungi.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"Turmeric](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/turmeric-1.jpg\")
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Turmeric is a powerful herb with over 300\u00a0nutrients including beta-carotene, ascorbic\u00a0acid (vitamin C), calcium, flavonoids, fiber,\u00a0iron, niacin, potassium,\u00a0zinc\u00a0among others.\u00a0
But the active compound which has caught\u00a0the attention of scientists, supplement\u00a0industries and food technologists is\u00a0curcumin for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Spinach\u00a0is rich in vitamin C, and it\u2019s also\u00a0packed with numerous antioxidants and\u00a0beta carotene, which may both increase\u00a0the infection-fighting ability of our immune\u00a0systems.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/fresh-pomegranate-juice.jpg\")
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Pomegranate juice can prevent illness and\u00a0fight off infection.\u00a0
Pomegranates have also been shown to be\u00a0antibacterial and antiviral in lab tests.\u00a0
They are being studied for their effects on\u00a0common infections and viruses.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Ginger\u00a0is an ingredient many turn to after\u00a0getting sick.\u00a0
Ginger may help decrease inflammation,\u00a0which can help reduce a\u00a0sore throat\u00a0and\u00a0inflammatory illnesses.\u00a0
Ginger may help with\u00a0nausea\u00a0as well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/kiwi-1.jpg\")
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Like papayas,\u00a0kiwis\u00a0are naturally full of a\u00a0ton of essential nutrients, including folate,\u00a0potassium,\u00a0vitamin K, and vitamin C. Vitamin C boosts the white blood cells to\u00a0fight infection, while kiwi\u2019s other nutrients\u00a0keep the rest of your body functioning\u00a0properly\u200b<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Red bell peppers are a rich source of\u00a0Vitamin C and also beta carotene.\u00a0
Besides boosting your immune system,\u00a0vitamin C may help you\u00a0maintain healthy\u00a0skin.\u00a0
Beta carotene, which your body converts\u00a0into\u00a0vitamin A, helps keep your eyes and\u00a0skin healthy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/badam_white_bowl.jpg\")
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Almonds are a rich source of Vitamin E, a\u00a0fat-soluble vitamin that is\u00a0powerful\u00a0antioxidant and a key to a\u00a0 healthy immune\u00a0system.\u00a0
Vit E is\u00a0a fat-soluble vitamin, which means\u00a0it requires the presence of fat to be\u00a0absorbed properly.\u00a0
Almonds, are packed with the vitamin and\u00a0also have healthy fats.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Some types of shellfish like crabs, oyster,\u00a0lobsters, mussels are rich source of the\u00a0mineral\u00a0zinc.\u00a0
Zinc doesn\u2019t get as much attention as many other vitamins and minerals, but our bodies need it so that our immune cells can function as intended.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"Raw](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/chicken-1.jpg\")
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Poultry, such as chicken, is high in\u00a0vitamin\u00a0B-6.\u00a0
Vitamin B-6 is an important player in many\u00a0of the chemical reactions that happen in\u00a0the body.\u00a0
It\u2019s also vital to the formation of new and\u00a0healthy\u00a0red blood cells.\u00a0
Stock or broth\u00a0made by boiling chicken\u00a0bones contains gelatin, chondroitin, and\u00a0other nutrients helpful for gut healing and\u00a0immunity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n