Who doesn’t want a healthy immune system? But did you know your diet plays an important role to keep you and your body safe from infections and other diseases?
Here are a few tips for some of the top vitamins and minerals your immune system needs to perform.
Vitamin C:
It is also known as ascorbic acid and has several essential functions.
Helping to protect cells and keeping them healthy.
Maintaining healthy skin, blood vessels, bones and cartilage.
Helping with wound healing.
The good news is that vitamin C is in so many foods that most people don’t need to take a vitamin C supplement unless a doctor advises it.
Many fruits and vegetables are natural sources of Vitamin C.
Good sources include:
citrus fruit, such as oranges and orange juice
peppers
strawberries
blackcurrants
broccoli
brussels sprouts
potatoes
Vitamin E:
It is also known as a beauty vitamin, It is found in many foods, including vegetable oils, cereals, meat, poultry, eggs, fruits, vegetables, and wheat germ oil. It is also available as a supplement. Vitamin E is a nutrient that your body requires to support your immune system and help in the regeneration of your cells. Vitamin E is most commonly known for its skincare benefits.
Vitamin D:
It is also known as the sunshine vitamin. Vitamin D is something that the body produces, and the most natural source to find vitamin D is sunlight. Exposure to the sun 2-3 times a week for about 10-30 minutes is recommended.
Food sources are limited, but include:
Salmon
Mackerel
Tuna
Sardines
Vitamin D fortified with milk, orange juice and cereals