It’s time now to start beefing up your immune system.

Now there are many nutrients that impact the immune system which you’re very familiar with:

• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin E

However, there are some you don’t here much about, but are essential to your overall well-being.

So let’s strengthen your immune system.

The K.I.S.S. ~ Strengthen your immune system!

• Zinc: It’s an essential mineral for a healthy immune system as it supports cellular activity, healing wounds, and normal growth. Zinc also acts as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.
  • Foods high in zinc: eggs, red meat (grass-fed beef or lamb), chickpeas, cashews, almonds, hemp seeds, and pumpkin seeds, plus more.
• Selenium: It’s a necessary mineral to fight seasonal sickness. It also helps to counteract the aging of the immune system. So as you get wiser, your immune system stays a little younger.
  • Brazil nuts are one of the richest sources of selenium. You don’t need a ton a day (like 2-3).
  • Eggs, salmon, beef, and turkey including sunflower seeds, brown rice, mushrooms, and spinach.
• Vitamin A: This vitamin is special! It packs a punch for an incredible immune system. It keeps your mucous membranes that cover internal organs strong so infection is kept out. Vitamin A is also important for the proper functioning of immune cells and for the generation of antibody responses to specific antigens.
  • Eggs, meat, fish, and organs like liver (preformed vitamin A). Your body can use it as it.
  • Eat colorful vegetables (deep green, yellow, and orange). Kale, spinach, carrots, and sweet potatoes. These plant-based sources contain provitamin A carotenoids,(including beta-carotene). Your body has to break this down to be utilized.

Food is medicine.

Now if you think about all the foods we mentioned, there is one that stands out. EGGS!!!

A couple eggs a day keeps the doctor away!

When it comes to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), you want to make sure you are separating fact from fiction. There are a lot of things going around out there.

Regardless of where you are, be sure to follow the restrictions placed on you and your community from the medical professionals.

https://cdc.gov

https://coronavirus.gov

LIFESTYLE BASICS for HEALTHY LIVING

• Wash hands frequently
• Stay hydrated
• Eat well
• Get good rest
• Sneeze/Cough into your elbow
• If you are sick and have the virus, call your medical provider in advance
• Practice social distancing
• Make some practical common-sense decisions (travel, outings)

This is a time to come together, no panic needed.