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None of us enjoys being ill. We put a lot of effort into avoiding conditions that may expose us to the germs and viruses that lead to ailments such as colds and flu. We even go so far as to stay away from friends and relatives when they are ill. The sales of hand sanitizing gel have risen over the years. Dietary supplements are a billion dollar industry just in the United States alone. Most folks devour new reports and article constantly on how to stay in prime health. But, while we know that a balanced and nutritious diet is important, we don't all know which foods are specifically geared toward keeping our immune systems boosted and able to withstand the germs that can so easily lay us up with illness. If you want to build a strong immune system - and who doesn't? - include the following superfoods in your menu each week.
Have you tried wheat germ? It is an immune-boosting superfood. You will get an abundance of zinc from eating wheat germ.
US researchers say zinc helps activate T-cells, which are part of your immune system. Zinc produces more T-cells, which boosts your immune system to fight infections. A 100 gram portion of wheat germ has seventeen milligrams of zinc in it which is much more than the daily recommended amount your body needs to stay healthy. You can put wheat germ into pretty much everything you cook or bake. It's as easy as sprinkling a handful on top of your morning oatmeal. Wheat germ has a nice, delicate taste and enhances anything it is mixed with or sprinkled on.
Kale, if you eat it raw, is great for your health. Raw kale supplies a form of Vitamin C that is highly rated. Not only that, but it is low in sugar and really high in fiber. Raw kale is quite a lot better for you than cooked kale, because the cooking of the kale reduces the amount of vitamin C that you take in.
As you may know, Vitamin C breaks down when it gets warm. It's extremely sensitive to any type of heat. So, when you add kale to your diet, such as in salads, be sure it's raw. If you will add raw kale to your diet once each week, you will be giving your immune system a great Vitamin C boost. See this male extra review clip to understand how superfoods like pomegranate, which are commonly found in supplements can help to improve a man's immune system and overall performance.
Are you familiar with the herb Echinacea? It can be used to strengthen your immune system. Even though Echinacea is not really a superfood, it can have a tremendous impact on the health of your immune system. Typically this herb is taken as a supplement when cold and flu symptoms first start to set in. Do not try to chew on the plant itself though. While the raw Echinacea plant isn't edible, most parts of the plant are used in the production of the supplements you can buy at your pharmacy. The reaction you may get if you try to eat the raw plant may not be favorable.
Your mucous membranes, if they are healthy, fight the onset of any infections. It's easy to add sunflowers to your day. Just substitute them for the chips and other salty junk foods you normally eat. Try sprinkling sunflower seeds (without the shells) in your salad. This will help your immune system and increase the amount of protein your salad contains. It's easy to see why sunflower seeds are important for your immune system and thought of as one of nature's superfoods. Almost everyone strives to have optimum health. It's no secret that in order to maintain - or recover - our health, we need to get adequate exercise, drink sufficient quantities of water, and eat a variety of healthy, nutritious foods. These are good guidelines to live by; however, eating a balanced, healthy diet is good advice, but a lot of times no one tells you what to eat! The term superfoods is relatively new and it describes foods that have properties that help keep your health optimized, and your immune system operating at peak performance. You now know about three excellent superfoods you can incorporate into your diet from the information we've shared with you in this article. With a little bit of research you can come up with others that will give you the variety you crave in your diet.
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