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The diet a person follows plays an important role in taking care of their health, as it provides the nutrients their body needs to stay strong and fight against viruses or diseases.
Also, a healthy diet influences the strengthening of the immune system, which is key to reducing the symptoms of colds, flu, and other diseases that can affect you at any time of the year.
That's why, thanks to Maria Teresa Zumarán, nutritionist at the Ricardo Palma clinic, we share with you a list of foods that should not be missing from your daily diet because of the benefits they offer to your health.
What are the foods that help strengthen the immune system?
Having a strong immune system is very important, as it ensures that your body has the tools to fight off or prevent diseases.
Next, we will tell you about the foods that help you achieve this and that should not be missing from your daily diet. Remember that you can consume these products in drinks, salads, lunch, or even breakfast.
Garlic
This food has antioxidant and antibiotic properties, which help strengthen your immune system and protect against diseases, especially respiratory ones.
Citrus fruits
Oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, lemons, kiwis, camu camu, and other fruits have a high content of vitamin C, which helps prevent respiratory diseases and eliminate toxins that harm your body.
Berries
Raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries are fruits that offer many benefits due to their high content of antioxidants. You can enjoy these delights in juices and healthy desserts.
Fish
Salmon, smelt, mackerel, and bonito are some of the fish that are rich in omega-3, which is ideal for having a strong immune system and preventing the onset of diseases.
Foods rich in vitamin E
Sacha inchi oil, avocado, olives, wheat germ, raisins, almonds, pecans, and chestnuts are foods that contain this important nutrient for maintaining good health.
Probiotics
Probiotics are live microorganisms found in certain foods that help strengthen your immune system. Kombucha, olives, microalgae, and kimchi are some of these products.
What is the relationship between exercise and a strong immune system?
It is important to remember that physical activity plays a key role in strengthening the immune system, as exercise helps eliminate bacteria from the lungs and respiratory tract. This way, you can avoid getting a cold or other respiratory illness.
It should be noted that eliminating sugar, refined flours, processed meats, and other industrialized products is also important because these only harm your system and make you prone to various diseases.