5 Foods to Boost Your Immune System During COVID-19 Pandemic
By Janelle Imel
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The foods you consume help to optimize our defense system. By consuming a nutrient- dense diet you can boost your immune system, support proper gut health, and help fend off infections and viruses. Though eating these foods may not help you avoid the Coronavirus here are five foods to help promote your defenses during the pandemic.
1. Garlic- Garlic is known for its antiviral, antimicrobial, and immune-boosting compounds. Try eating 1 raw clove of garlic 2-3 times a day to receive its immune- boosting benefits.
2. Zinc Rich Foods- Zinc helps to strengthen the immune system and fight infections. Good food sources of zinc are: grass-fed red beef, oysters, eggs, pumpkin seeds, cashews, and legumes.
3. Fermented Foods- Fermented foods contain healthy bacteria that promote proper gut health. Around 80% of the immune system is in the gut. Try eating these fermented foods to help boost your gut bacteria: kimchi, sauerkraut, miso, and kombucha.
4. Bone Broth- Bone broth contains an amino acid called L-Glutamine. L-Glutamine helps to repair and support a healthy gut. A healthy gut is essential in keeping the immune system strong. Try making a bone broth at home or purchasing bone broth in the freezer section of your grocery store. Add bone broth to a soup or sip on it throughout the day.
5. Mushrooms- Mushrooms are known for their immune-boosting properties. Mushrooms are high in beta-glucans which help fight off infections. Mushrooms such as Chaga, Shitake, Lions Mane, Cordyceps, Maitake, or Oyster mushrooms. Try Four Sigmatic Mushroom Blend.
Chicken Bone Broth Recipe:
-1 Chicken Carcass (Roast a whole chicken, remove meat, and use leftover carcass) - 1 gallon of filtered water
- 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 stalks celery - 2 cloves garlic
Add the chicken carcass to the crockpot. Add water and apple cider vinegar. Make sure to add enough water so the chicken is completely covered. Add onion, garlic, celery, and
carrots. Turn crockpot on low and let simmer for 24 hours. Remove from the heat and let cool. Strain using a fine metal strainer to remove all bones and vegetables. Place in the fridge for 5 days or freeze in a freezer-safe container or ice cube tray.
Let me know if you have any questions!
In good health,Janelle
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