10 Foods that Boost Your Immune System

PAPAYA

Loaded with vitamin C. You can find 157% of the daily recommended amount in a single papaya! Contains an enzyme called papain which helps combat inflammation. This powerful fruit also has potassium, folate, vitamin A and vitamin B which boost your immunity

GARLIC

Contains large amounts of calcium, potassium and sulphuric compounds which all help to kill bacteria and treat infections. Garlic also helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol

 

GREEN TEA

Packed with flavonoids, a type of antioxidant. Contains levels of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), another powerful antioxidant that enhances immune function

BROCCOLI

Packed with vitamins A, C, and E, as well as fiber and many other antioxidants, which all help with overall immunity. Steaming is best to preserve the nutrients in broccoli

 

GINGER

Helps to decrease inflammation which reduces a sore throat and inflammatory illnesses. Ginger may also help with nausea and chronic pain

SPINACH

Rich in vitamin C, calcium and packed with numerous antioxidants and beta carotene, which increase the infection-fighting ability of our immune system

 

CITRUS FRUITS

One of the best sources of vitamin C which is key to fighting infections. You can use lemon/lime in your tea for daily doses

RED BELL PEPPER

Contains almost 3 times as much vitamin C as an orange. Rich source of beta carotene which strengthens your eyes and skin

 

APPLES

Contains vitamin A, B1, B2, C and E. Also contains pectin, which is a type of fiber that acts as a pre-biotic. This boosts gut bacteria which improves our immune system

TURMERIC

Natural anti-inflammatory compound which helps fight foreign invaders and repairs damage