Give Your Immune System A Boost By Eating These Delicious Foods

Ginger

There are many benefits to adding ginger to a diet. It is known to protect the body against bacteria, reduce inflammation like arthritis, asthma, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and can regulate the immune system. It is also widely used to fight both cold and flu infections. However, there has been no scientific evidence to back these claims. To make an excellent immune-boosting tea, boil water, peel ginger and turmeric, and cut two slices of lemon. Add ginger, turmeric, and lemon to the boiled water and allow it to steep for five minutes or so. For antibacterial properties and to sweeten it, add a teaspoon of honey.

Chicken Noodle Soup

Eating when you are feeling under the weather can sometimes be a daunting task. However, your body needs energy provided by food to fight off viruses, bacteria, and infection. One great source of energy and an immune-boosting food happens to be chicken noodle soup. Chicken noodle soup can thin built-up mucus, and block the migration of white blood cells that help fight inflammation. Four ingredients individuals can add to chicken noodle soup to increase its boost to their immune system are fresh garlic, onions, lemon, and parsley.