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A varied diet is the basis for a strong immune system.
Which foods provide the body with valuable nutrients.
Our defenses are particularly in demand in the cold season.
Because viruses and bacteria are everywhere.
In addition to exercise and sport, sufficient sleep and regular relaxation, a balanced diet can support the body in the fight against pathogens.
Certain foods cannot directly prevent us from becoming infected with certain diseases.
But they create a good starting point for strong defenses.
There is no such thing as a “superfood”.
According to
the Federal Center for Nutrition
, the body needs a variety of nutrients in order to function optimally.
Strengthen the immune system: Ten foods support the immune system
Nuts are rich in important trace elements and valuable oils and are therefore real immune boosters (symbolic image).
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Broccoli:
is rich in vitamin C, which can have a positive effect on the course of a cold thanks to its antioxidant effect.
According to an aging expert, the vegetable can even slow down the aging process
Colored fruits and vegetables such as
carrots:
contain beta-carotene, which also has an antioxidant effect.
According to a study, carrots are also said to have a preventive effect against cancer
Liver:
it contains vitamin A, which strengthens the skin and mucous membranes, the natural barrier against pathogens
Fatty fish such as
herring
and
salmon
: contain vitamin D, which supports the phagocytes of the immune system
Milk
and
cheese:
contain zinc, which promotes the maturation and number of certain immune cells
Meat:
provides valuable iron, which the body needs to form lymphocytes and antibodies
Nuts:
are rich in selenium, a trace element that is part of antioxidant (and therefore cell-protecting) enzymes
Whole grain products:
have a lot of fiber, which supports the “good” intestinal bacteria.
A healthy intestine is important for the immune system, as a large proportion of the immune cells are located in the intestine
Fermented foods like
sauerkraut
and
kimchi:
contain live bacteria (probiotics) that strengthen the intestines.
Kimchi can also help you lose weight
Coffee, tea
and
colored vegetables
: they contain phytochemicals that have anti-inflammatory effects and can prevent various diseases such as cancer and heart disease
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