Winter and cold weather are here and your immune system is weakening leaving the body more vulnerable to viruses and bacteria. Find out how to boost your immune system throughdiet.
HOW TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM?
To begin with, in order to promote a good level of the body's immune system, there are simple acts to apply on a daily basis such as:
- Eat a balanced diet
- Slow down smoking
- Have a good sleep
- Regular physical activity
- Manage stress levels
These all influence the quality of our body's immune response
To naturally boost the immune defences, think of antioxidants which by definition oppose oxidants, also called free radicals which are molecules that disrupt the functioning of our cells and weaken immunity and accelerate cellular aging.
WHAT ARE ANTIOXIDANTS FOUND IN?
- Antioxidants are found in many of the foods we eat every day Vitamins (A,C,E,K) found in tuna, shrimp, chives, butter, cheese, vegetable oils, avocados, citrus fruits, . . .
- Minerals (selenium, zinc) found in dried fruit, red meat, poultry, cheese
- Carotenoids (lycopene, beta-carotene, lutein) found in some fruits and vegetables )
- Amino acids (glutathione, glutamine. . . )> Polyphenols (phenolic acids, flavonoids, tannins) present in some fruits and vegetables, tea, coffee, chocolate. . . )
To spend a winter with a TOP immune system
Take care of yourself! Give yourself time to relax. . . Vary your diet
and favour the foods mentioned above
. Exercise regularly, get some
fresh air at the weekend! And you'll have a "fit" winter!
