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8 SUPERFOODS THAT CAN GIVE YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM A BOOST

September 7, 2021
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Healthy diets can help boost your immunity, according to experts. It’s also
diminishes disease risk in general. While no superfoods can prevent the cold,
flu or even COVID-19, a rich vitamin, mineral and nutrient diet can help your
body fight off what it needs to – especially as you get older. So what are these
superfoods? Here are eight superfoods to give your immune system a little boost.

From AARP:


SUPERFOOD NO 1: YOGURT

When it comes to regulating your immune system, keeping your digestive tract
stocked with a variety of healthy bacteria that help make up what’s known as the
gut microbiome has proven benefits. Research even suggests that probiotics have
a modest effect on common cold reduction. “This makes sense, since eating foods
rich in probiotics daily supports a healthy gut, supporting the microbiome where
much of the immune system is housed,” Taylor says. You can give your gut a
hearty dose of such live cultures by incorporating yogurt into your diet.

Start your morning with plain yogurt, add it to oatmeal or smoothies for a
creamier flavor, or use it as a condiment in place of sour cream on chili or
tacos. Avoid yogurts loaded with added sugars and opt for the Greek kind, which
Taylor says contains over two times the protein of regular yogurt.

You can also get probiotics in foods such as kombucha, kimchi, kefir, sauerkraut
and pickles. “Look for pickles made with salty water, as those in vinegar do not
have the same probiotic effects,” says Michele Renee, director of integrative
care at Northwestern Health Sciences University.


SUPERFOOD NO 2: GARLIC

Think of prebiotics as food for all that good bacteria in your gut. These
nondigestible compounds (often fiber-rich foods) get metabolized by gut
microorganisms and help maintain the balance of healthy gut flora. “So
probiotics are live cultures, but it’s the prebiotics that are allowing the good
bacteria to grow,” says John Whyte, author of Take Control of Your Cancer
Risk and chief medical officer at WebMD. “You do not need to take prebiotics for
probiotics to work, but it could make probiotics work more effectively,” he
says. One of these powerhouse forms of prebiotics is garlic.

In addition to helping your gut diversity thrive, garlic has additional
immune-boosting properties. “Garlic contains a bioactive called allicin that has
been shown in clinical studies to increase immune T cells and natural killer
cells,” says William Li, a physician and author of Eat to Beat Disease: The New
Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself. A study by the University of Florida
found that aged garlic extract supplements could significantly reduce cold and
flu symptoms.

Additional forms of prebiotics include fiber-rich foods such as whole grains,
onions, bananas, asparagus and ginger. Ginger in particular has also been shown
to help alleviate clinical nausea of diverse causes.


SUPERFOOD NO. 3: BLUEBERRIES

Part of the reason blueberries seem to make every list of superfoods is a
flavonoid they contain called anthocyanin and its multiple immune-boosting
properties. A study conducted by Appalachian State University, the University of
Montana, Texas Woman’s University and Vanderbilt University, for instance,
showed that “eating blueberries can almost double the amount of immune natural
killer cells in the bloodstream,” Li says. And additional research suggests the
flavonoids found in blueberries may help decrease the incidence of upper
respiratory tract infections due to such antiviral properties.

Berries, in general, are also loaded with antioxidants, which can help fight off
free radicals that contribute to aging. Whyte suggests prioritizing berries of a
darker hue, like blueberries or blackberries, as they are likely more
antioxidant-packed.


SUPERFOOD NO 4: KIWI

You know that oranges are rich in vitamin C, but there are non-citrus fruits
that can also deliver an impressive dose. One medium kiwi contains 71 percent of
your recommended daily intake of the key nutrient, which works to “ward off
different pathogens by helping to augment production of white blood cells, which
helps to prevent infection and inhibit disease,” says Lon Ben-Asher, a
registered dietitian and licensed dietary nutritionist at Pritikin Longevity
Center + Spa.

Kiwifruit also contains vitamin E, folate, carotenoids and polyphenols. And a
small study of community dwelling seniors found that while eating four kiwis a
day for four weeks did not significantly reduce the overall incidence of upper
respiratory tract infections, it did greatly reduce the severity and duration of
head congestion. It also helped participants heal faster from a sore throat.

Other foods you might be surprised to know contain high levels of vitamin C
include parsley, thyme, bell peppers, broccoli and tomatoes. “Sprinkle parsley
or thyme in your soups or add them to salad dressings,” Ben-Asher suggests.


SUPERFOOD NO 5: MUSHROOMS

If you only eat mushrooms as a topping on pizza, you might also want to start
working them into your regular rotation. These often-overlooked fungi contain a
soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which research has suggested can stimulate the
immune system to help it defend against bacterial or fungal infections, viruses
and even parasites. Li notes that a study by the University of Western Sydney in
Australia showed that eating white button mushrooms can increase protective
immune antibodies called IgA in the saliva. Other foods rich in beta-glucan
include oats and barley.

So strong are the potential immune-boosting effects of mushrooms that
researchers at the University of California at San Diego (UCSD) and UCLA are
running a clinical trial that looks at, among other things, whether the veggie
can improve the body’s response to the COVID vaccine. “We think that we may be
able to help vaccines work even better when certain mushrooms are taken around
the time of vaccination,” says Gordon Saxe, a physician who leads the Krupp
Center for Integrative Research at UCSD and is the study’s principal
investigator.


SUPERFOOD NO 6: SALMON

Fish has long been touted for its omega-3 fatty acids, which some studies have
linked to better cardiovascular health. But fatty fish like salmon are also rich
in vitamin D. And research suggests vitamin D supplementation is associated with
lower rates of upper respiratory infections (and that, conversely, low vitamin D
levels are linked to increased incidence of upper respiratory infections, Taylor
notes.)

You can also get vitamin D from tuna, cheese, egg yolks, and of course through
some selective time in the sun, via UV rays.


SUPERFOOD NO 7: BEANS AND LENTILS

You’ve heard of blue zones — the areas of the world where people live the
longest? As it turns out, beans are a diet staple of the centenarians living in
these areas, and other research has tracked a drop in mortality with just over a
tablespoon of fiber-rich beans and lentils that adults over 70 consumed daily.

Experts say zinc in these legumes may be part of their power, since the mineral
helps boost the production of white blood cells, which protect the body against
microbial invaders. (Similarly, deficiency in the nutrient is linked to immune
dysfunction.) “Research suggests zinc supplementation may reduce the severity
and duration of cold symptoms if started early in the infection,” Taylor says.
Additional sources of zinc include lean beef, fortified breakfast cereal,
pumpkin seeds and seafood, such as raw oysters.


SUPERFOOD NO. 8: TEA

Curling up on the couch with a warm cup of tea is a great way to unwind. It may
also help your body to ward off infections. One study found drinking five to six
cups of tea a day boosted immune activity in the body. This did not occur in the
study’s coffee drinkers, though other research has linked coffee intake to a
reduction in ailments as varied as Parkinson’s disease, type 2 diabetes,
depression and some forms of cancer.

Bonus: Add a scoop of honey to your mug. Its antimicrobial properties may help
reduce symptoms of the common cold or flu. One study found that honey was better
at easing nighttime coughs and improving sleep quality in children than drugs
like cough-suppressing dextromethorphan and the antihistamine diphenhydramine
(Benadryl).











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