I’ve been getting quite a few questions on foods that can support immune health lately (appropriately – given the current situation ?). Honestly, these are foods we should and could be eating all the time! This is awesome – because so many of these foods are shelf-stable and freezable and available ALL year long. HOWEVER, remember to work with what you have and what is available – don’t stress about it! The most important thing to do right now is to nourish your body, eat vegetables and fruit (they don’t have to be fresh or organic), drink water, move your body, turn off the news ?, and get some sleep! ⠀
Vitamin C – think of citrus, leafy greens like kale, spinach and bell peppers⠀
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Vitamin D – wild-grown mushrooms, fortified milk, and salmon (canned works!) ⠀
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Zinc – meats, shellfish (love scallops!) and beans are excellent sources ⠀
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Vitamin A – mango – (we love it dried without added sugar), butternut squash and carrots ⠀
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Vitamin E – avocados, nuts (like peanut butter), and sunflower seeds⠀
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Vitamin B-6 – chickpeas (like those found in hummus), poultry, and tuna (Remember – canned is ok!)⠀
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Pre & Probiotics – We love seaweed, yogurt, and bananas at our house! Potatoes (heated then cooled) are a great resistant starch for your gut bacteria to feed on! Fermented foods like kimchi, (real) sauerkraut, yogurt, and kombucha are probiotics and can stay safe in the fridge for quite a few days. ⠀
