Use Food for Your Immune System

5:30 am in the morning and I have a question. Who doesn't like to eat? I know I do!! This time of year it seems like everyone around here are sick with one thing or another and to help boost my immune system I am going to make sure I consume foods that are rich in minerals and vitamins that will help me fight those germs. Why do I want to deny myself the pleasure of eating my vitamins and minerals by taking a pill? Just does not make sense to me. 

Did you know that by consuming foods those vitamins and minerals are absorbed faster than if you take them in a pill form? Look I understand that you may need to supplement due to a health issue or you may be watching your calorie intake. There are ways to offset that and can be done by being smart about your food intake and making sure you include exercising into your routine, which by the way also helps with your immune system. (That topic is for another day) ​

Look it basically comes down to what works best for you and knowing what vitamins and minerals can help boost your immune system, do some research or talk to someone. Below is a list that may help out some. 

Vitamin A, B, C, E, and D
Beta-carotene
Zinc 
Selenium
Probiotics
Omega 3
Iron 
Zinc

These are just a some of the vitamins and minerals that can help you out. Check out this article "Eat These Foods To Boost Your Immune System" to get some more helpful information. 

If you choose to supplement do your research on the brand, how much to take, should you take it with anything and will it interact with any medication you are on. Basically be smart, be safe and stay healthy.