MOBLIZING YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
Immune cells in the gut can relocate to other places in the respiratory system, where they fight viruses and harmful bacteria.
The following vitamins, minerals, and nutrients do the most to fight inflammation and mobilize your immune cells.
Vitamin A and beta-carotene are in carrots dark leafy greens, red bell peppers, broccoli, and sweet potatoes.
Vitamin C is plentiful in bell peppers, oranges, strawberries, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, tomatoes, and cauliflower.
Vitamin D is found in trout, salmon, fortified milks, sardines, and eggs.
Zinc is in fish, seafood, oats, pumpkins seeds (pepitas), lentils, and Greek yogurt.
Antioxidants such as polyphenols (in apples, berries, broccoli, citrus fruits, plums, tea and coffee) protect the gut lining and help support healthy growth.
Probiotics are beneficial bacteria and other microorganisms that help keep your microbiome healthy.