Immune Boosting Foods for Changing Seasons (Pending)
As we start to dream of golden leaves, a slight evening chill and nights spent snuggling, we also feel a wave of worry with flu season creeping right behind. Changing seasons should be a time of warm emotions, not cold and stuffy noses - with that said, we have an army of disease-fighting foods to fend off sicknesses as they try and break their way through.
Before we dive into the depths of immune-boosting foods, let’s fully understand why we tend to get sick during this time of year. As the months get colder, the people get cozier and stay indoors to avoid the winter chill, which leads to ample opportunity for viruses and bacteria to pass from one person to another. To add fuel to the fire, many of these bugs love the lower temperatures and grow and replicate more easily. But don’t let this get the best of you earthlings - we (and our superfoods) are stronger.
The best fall and wintertime workaround may be to increase your intake of immune-boosting ingredients, including these listed below:
- Astragalus: This root has shown to improve the toxicity levels inside your body caused by drugs (such as cancer chemotherapeutics) and helps to protect your body from gastrointestinal inflammation and cancers.
- Colloidal: This mineral works as an antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal ingredient.
- Echinacea: Particularly effective with the common cold and upper respiratory infections, this power plant contains immune system stimulants that have proven to be effective in treating recurring infections and helping disease prevention.
- Elderberry: Elderberry, the wonder-berry, supports immune system function and helps fight the flu, colds, allergies and inflammation, as well as helps to reduce stress levels and its related effects.
- Ginger: This well-known, tried-and-true root has powerful anti-inflammatory effects (similar to turmeric and cardamom) and helps reduce nausea.
- Ginseng: In addition to helping your body better respond stress and lowering its negative effects, Ginseng serves as an antimicrobial that defends against bacterial and viral infections.
- Oregano: Both effective and tasty, this herb contains antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral compounds.
- Probiotics: Better known as your body’s “good bacteria”, these help you digest nutrients that support your gut health and, with the majority of your immune system residing in your gut, boost your immune system.
- Vitamin C: You’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it twice, and probably even three time - Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that boosts your entire immune system and may even help reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
- Zinc: Zinc, a trace element, is necessary for a healthy immune system - not having enough of it can make a person more susceptible to disease and illness, so it’s vital to ensure you’re consuming the proper amounts.
The info’s out and cold season is coming - now let’s win this winter battle! The best part about these disease-fighting, nutrient-rich foods is that they’re incredibly accessible in the form of herbal remedies and daily supplements. Take a peek into our Wellology platform and you’ll see we have an entire section dedicated to Immunity alone. See where the ingredients demonstrate their immune-boosting power below:
- Astragalus: Immune System Support
- Colloidal: Super Multi Minerals
- Echinacea: Immune Booster, Sinus Blaster, Immune System Support
- Elderberry: Sinus Blaster, Elderberry Syrup
- Ginger: Brain Booster, Detox, Energy Ginseng, Liver Detox, Prenatal Plus, Cold Kicker Cold-Pressed Juice, Lemon Greens Cold-Pressed Juice, Trio Cold-Pressed Juice
- Ginseng: Energy Ginseng
- Oregano: Wellness Shot, Cold & Sinus Shot
- Probiotics: 35 Billion Probiotic, Children’s Chewable, Daily Probiotics
- Vitamin C: Children’s Chewable, Super C Complex, Super Vitamin C, Hair, Skin, and Nails, Pureway-C
- Zinc: Children’s Chewable, Hair, Skin, and Nails, Immune System Support, Marine Mineral, Prenatal Plus, Super Multi Minerals, Zinc Lozenges
Now snuggle up and get to nourishing earthlings - these changing seasons are looking bright!
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