immunity Booster Foods During Covid_19
Health experts say about 70-80% of our immune system is in our gut.It absorbs the nutrients that support our body_so protecting ourselves from the coronavirus involves our digestive system.Health experts says the first thing to do is to watch the sugar.
Sugar is the enemy on so many levels & especially processed sugar_sugar that is found in soda_sugar that is found in packaged goods_baked goods_cake_cookies_candy bars__A lot of people are turning to those foods now because they’re anxious..!
Too much sugar can have negative effects on our body_So what should we reach for instead.......??
Root vegetables
Such as Squashes
Probiotics
(live bacteria that have health benefits)__Fermented Vegetables_Sauerkraut, kimchi_kombucha_Yogurt_Supplements..!
Vitamin C food sources
Orange_Lemon_Lime_Grapefruit_Kiwi_Pineapple_Guava_Mango_Strawberry_Blueberry_Raspberry,Green,Yellow,Orange or red bell Peppers; Cauliflower,Tomato..!
Zinc food sources
Legumes & beans_Such as Lentils_Chickpeas_Seeds Like Sesame_Pumpkin_Hemp_Quinoa_& Shellfish like Shrimp & Oysters...!
Dark chocolate
All kinds of Dark Chocolates
Nuts
Cashews_Almonds_Pine Nuts
Animal protein
Chicken thighs_Grass-fed Beef_Liver_Venison
Vitamin D3 sources
Wild Caught Fish Like Salmon_Sardines, Mackerel_Pastured Eggs |>Pastured eggs' vitamin D levels are three to four times higher than non-pastured eggs<|D3 Supplements (active form of vitamin D)_Mushrooms (lesser amounts - will depend on UV exposure)..!
Health Experts
We know there is a GI (gastrointestinal system) component to what we’re seeing with COVID symptoms & so the more robust we can keep that system_the healthier our overall systems will be...!
It’s not just feeding our bodies.It’s the mind, body_Soul connection_so watch your stress levels & get enough sleep...!
It’s the overall big picture that is going to keep us healthy & support during this whole pandemic...!
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