How to Boost Your Immune System Naturally
Drink (a lot), relax (yes, stress weakens the immune system).
Everything that will strengthen you for the winter.
Winter is already beginning to be felt: days are shorter, dryness sniffles and sneezes can already be heard.
This is the perfect time to strengthen the immune system and hope for the best.
Adjust Food Temperature to the Weather
Eat warm food.
Porridges, soups help balance the external and internal environment.
Switch from yogurt and granola to a bowl of oatmeal with water and cinnamon.
Eat a cooked and balanced lunch rich in protein and cooked or roasted vegetables and enjoy rich colorful soups containing root vegetables and leafy greens in the evening.
Drink Plenty of Water
Water is important for regulating body temperature.
Low temperatures increase the need for fluids.
Dry air from radiators and air conditioning cause the skin to lose water through evaporation, resulting in dehydration, weakness, fatigue and increased susceptibility to viruses.
When our body fights a cold, it uses more fluids and needs even more.
If drinking water is difficult, enjoy herbal teas.
They are tasty and contain plants that support immune function.
Note: Honey should be consumed unheated never in advance or in warm tea.
Add it only when the drink is at a safe drinking temperature.
High quality honey should be solid in cold seasons, preferably granular.
Switch to an Antioxidant Rich Diet
(Vitamin C and E) Include orange vegetables and enrich your diet with fresh garlic, turmeric root and crushed onion.
Vitamin E found in vegetable oils, nuts, fruits and meat.
Consume Natural Vitamin C
Consume Sufficient Protein
Especially iron (found in meat, turkey, fish, legumes, whole grains, green vegetables, nuts, and seeds), zinc (found in meat, eggs, legumes, whole grains, and nuts), and selenium (found in Brazil nuts, whole grains, fish, and poultry).
Consume Prebiotic Foods
Different from probiotics, prebiotic foods improve natural gut bacteria and positively affect the immune system. For example, one tablespoon a day of salted fermented cabbage or cucumbers.
Reduce Stress
Stress is increasingly shown to be the immune system’s sworn enemy. Yoga, meditation, mindfulness, guided imagery, or simply walking in fresh air can help. Maintain Physical Activity Many studies demonstrate its importance for proper immune function.