Foods that strengthen the immune system

In these difficult days, it is useful to stimulate our immune system as much as we can to defend our health against COVID-19.

The following foods will help our effort:

• Citrus fruit: Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that binds free radicals that oxidize our cells and weaken our immune system.
• Cabbage: It is a source of vitamin E, which increases the production of β-leukocytes in the blood, destroying viruses and bacteria.
• Ginger: It plays an important role in good blood circulation by helping the proper transport of oxygen while also helping with nausea, headache and stomachache.
• Broccoli: Broccoli is rich in vitamins A, C and E, as well as many other antioxidants and fiber.
• Spinach: It is rich in antioxidants and beta-carotene, which can increase our immune system's ability to fight infection.
• Yoghurt: We prefer the traditional ones that contain probiotics as these good microorganisms play an important role in strengthening our immune system.
• Almonds: They contain vitamin E, which also plays an equally important role as vitamin C, however, since we are talking about a fat-soluble vitamin, it needs fat to be absorbed, something that nuts have.