Thursday, 21 November 2013

FOODS TO BOOST IMMUNE SYSTEM



ANTIOXIDANTS



Beta-carotene and other carotenoids 
Apricots
asparagus
beets
broccoli 
cantaloupe
carrots 
corn 
green peppers
kale
mangoes
turnip  
collard greens
nectarines
peaches
pink grapefruit 
pumpkin 
squash 
spinach
sweet potato 
tangerines 
tomatoes
watermelon

Vitamin C
Berries
broccoli 
Brussels sprouts 
cantaloupe
cauliflower 
grapefruit 
honeydew
kale 
kiwi
mangoes
nectarines
orange
papaya
red, green, or yellow peppers
snow peas
sweet potato
strawberries
tomatoes

Vitamin E
Broccoli
carrots
chard
mustard 
turnip green
mangoes
nuts
papaya
pumpkin
red peppers
spinach
sunflower seeds
These foods are also rich in antioxidants:
Prunes
Apples
Raisins
All berries
Plums
Red grapes
Alfalfa sprouts
Onions
Eggplant
Beans

Zinc
oysters
red meat
poultry
beans
nuts
seafood
whole grains
fortified cereals
dairy products

Selenium
tuna
beef
poultry
fortified breads
grain products








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