5 Superfoods to Boost Your Immunity

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5 Superfoods to Boost Your Immunity MetroMedi
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As we head into Autumn, it won't be long before
the colder, darker nights start to draw in. At
this time of year it's especially important to
keep our immune systems healthy and to look after
our bodies. Nutrition is a big part of that and a
superfood that is nutritionally dense can play a
key role in keeping our immune system in tip top
shape. What makes a superfood super? The term
superfood is used to describe a food that offers
us real health benefits and are packed with
antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Our immune
systems are very complex, so there is no single
food group that we can eat that will magically
effect our immune cells and system. All these
superfoods work their best when part of a varied,
balanced and healthy diet, where they can all
work together so our immune system has enough
nutrients to be effective and do their job as
best they can when fighting off winter colds and
viruses. 1. Citrus Fruits Lemons, Limes
Oranges Citrus fruits are an amazing food. They
are inexpensive, easily and readily available,
while being packed with Vitamin C and other
anti-inflammatory nutrients. It's not just for
the refreshing taste that many of us choose to
start the day with a glass of fresh orange juice,
Vitamin C is a great way to strengthen our
immunity against viruses and pathogens.    
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2. Garlic Garlic has been praised for its health
benefits for a very long time, dating back
hundreds of years in text books! It's said to
have great anti-inflammatory effects and is an
anti-viral and antioxidant. Garlic is rich in
vitamin B6 and a good source of manganese,
selenium and vitamin C, as well as other
important minerals such as calcium, potassium,
iron and copper. 3. Ginger Ginger root has
commonly been used to boost the immune system,
help stop inflammation and treat common colds and
flu. This superfood is a strong antioxidant as
well as antimicrobial, antiseptic, and antibiotic
properties. Ginger is also a very versatile
ingredient that can be used in teas, cakes, bread
and biscuits - as well as a spicy addition to
many savory dishes. It's never difficult to add
some of this amazing food to your diet and it can
help keep your immune system strong and
functioning at its very best.
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4. Peppers Bell peppers are excellent sources of
vitamins C and are a great superfood for giving
your immune system a boost and helping it perform
its essential functions. They also contain
vitamin B6 and folic acid which are great for
reducing stroke and heart attack risks. They can
be chopped up and used in salads, added to pizzas
or cooked into many winter dishes. The
antioxidants in peppers can neutralize free
radicals which can help alleviate many symptoms
of asthma and arthritis too. 5. Honey Last but
not in any way least (and maybe unsurprisingly!)
on our superfoods list is honey. Honey is full of
amino acids, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates,
and antioxidants. It also has antimicrobial
properties which can reduce inflammation. Daily
consumption of honey can really help strengthen
our immune system. Its antioxidant, antimicrobial
and antibacterial properties can help fight
infections from viruses and bacteria.    
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We encourage everyone to get creative with these
ingredients and use them as part of a
well-rounded balanced diet where they can do
their job of helping our immune system function
at its very best. If you are feeling run down or
a little under the weather, give them a try in
combination with other foods, or as a warm honey
drink!   
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