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Foods and Supplements to Boost Immune System

 

Foods, Supplements, and Lifestyle Factors that Boost the Immmune System

1. Turmeric

2. Camu Camu Berry (highest source of vitamin C)

3. Citrus Fruits

4. Berries

5. Honey

6. Garlic

7. Ginger

8. Broccoli

9. Dark Green Leafy Vegetables like Spinach and Kale

10. Mushrooms (Especially Shiitake, Maitake, Reishi, and Chaga)

11. Yogurt/Kefir/Kombucha

12. High Protein Intake (~1Gram/Pound of Bodyweight Daily)

13. Oily Fish for Omega-3 Fatty Acids

14. Regular Exercise

15. Sleep

16. Deep Breathing and Meditation

17. Cold Shower and Scandiavian Spa (Hot/Cold Therapy)

18. Zinc

19. Vitamins B6, C, D, and E

20. Herbs like Echinacea and Astralagus

 

 

Foods and Lifestyle Factors that May Stress or Weaken the Immune System

1. Over-Consumption of Simple Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners

2. Smoking

3. Over-Consumption of Alcohol

4. Not Washing Hands

5. Environmental Toxins like: Mold, Chemical-Laden Cosmetics/Personal Care Products, Cleaning Products, and Chemicals in Water.

6. Emotional Stress

7. Inactivity

 

 

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Personal Trainer in Toronto

Eric Astrauskas, Spec. Hons. B.A.(Kinesiology), P.T.S.

Phone: 416-912-9716

Email: eric@ptinto.com

Hours: M-F 6am-8pm, Sat+Sun 8am-12pm