Citrus Fruits & Peppers 

Mushrooms

Bone Broth

Garlic & Onions

Olive Oil

Apple Cider Vinegar

Ginger

Cruciferous Veggies

Blueberries

Green Tea

Citrus Fruits & Peppers- – Vitamin C is a powerful immune-boosting vitamin that can fight infections and help prevent illness. It helps to build up your immune system and support your immune health.Some of the best sources of vitamin C are citrus fruits and peppers.

Bone Broth – Is incredibly rich in minerals and vitamins that may boost your immune health. Some of the benefits of bone broth is it helps provide the raw materials for healthy blood cells and immune development and is great for those with inflammation and immune health issues. It is fantastic for your digestion and joints as well and has shown to support better sleep as well. 

Mushrooms- They contain Powerful immune health benefits.There are many kinds of mushrooms that are considered superfoods for their potent health benefits.Reishi is one of the most popular mushrooms for supporting your sleep, mood, and immune health. Chaga may reduce inflammation and as a result, it may support your immune health. Turkey tail is incredibly known for its antioxidant benefits and immune health support. Lion’s mane is great for immune health. Cordyceps are fantastic for energy. Using these mushrooms is easy. Just add them to your morning smoothies, a cup of coffee, or stir-fry can be simple and easy!

Garlic & Onions-These cousins with similar benefits have been used to fight infections for thousands of years. They are powerful foods that are incredibly anti-inflammatory and beneficial for your immune health.  They have even been shown to reduce carcinogens (aka fight cancer) in some research studies.

Olive Oil –Rich in antioxidants, incredibly anti-inflammatory, and fantastic for your immune health. Research has shown that olive oil may boost your immune health, lower the risk of infections, and protect against immune-mediated inflammatory responses.

Choose extra-virgin olive oil and don’t go overboard a little goes a long way!

Apple Cider Vinegar – Apple vinegar is a type of vinegar that’s created from the fermented, unstrained juice of crushed apples. It is high in vitamin C, vitamin E, antioxidants, a probiotic-benefits. Research has shown that it is highly beneficial for your immune health and may help with congestion and colds.  Add some apple cider vinegar to your water in the morning for extra immune health benefits. If you struggle with acid reflux, you may try apple cider vinegar water in the morning. For colds, mix 1 part apple cider vinegar with 5 to 6 parts water and 2 to 3 tablespoon of organic, raw honey.

Ginger- Research has shown that ginger has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. It may help to decrease inflammation, boost your immune health, improve sore throat, reduce pain, and improve your digestion. Make ginger tea to boost immune health by boiling 2 tablespoon of ginger root in 1.5 – 2 cups of water for 10 to 15 minutes. Add a tablespoon of lemon juice and a dash of cayenne!  This is a cocktail that will cure what ails you for sure.  If you’d like a little sweetness add some honey or stevia.

Cruciferous vegetables – Cruciferous vegetables are packed full of vitamins A, C and E as well as antioxidants and fiber. Some vegetables in the cruciferous family are broccoli, bok choy, kale, cabbage and brussels sprouts. These vegetables are healthiest raw or lightly cooked. The combination of vitamins and antioxidants from cruciferous vegetables helps boost your immune system.By adding just a few of these into your diet, you can help to boost your immune system year-round.

Blueberries – Blueberries contain flavonoids which is a type of antioxidant that can help reduce damage to cells and boost your immune system. In addition, blueberries have tons of vitamins, including vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, dietary fiber, and manganese.They are great on their own or even better in an immune-boosting smoothie with other healthy ingredients. 

Green Tea – The polyphenols in green tea are called catechins, of which EGCG is the most active and well known. It is full of beneficial amino acids like L-theanine and energizing, mind sharpening alkaloids like theobromine and theophylline.  Green tea helps to fight inflammation by protecting heart and brain function, and by improving metabolism by promoting blood sugar balance.  Adding in a ton of sugar would be counterproductive this is so be mindful of how you’re drinking your tea.