Eat Foods That Boost Your Immune System
A great way to gain a little peace of mind during this stressful time is to be sure you and your family are getting plenty of the right nutrients to boost your immune systems. Variety is essential for getting all the nutrients your body needs to fight off colds, flu, and other illnesses.
Adding these and many other immune-boosting foods to your diet will help you fight off infections:
- Turmeric—Is a spice that is one of the main ingredients used in many curries. The bright yellow color of turmeric is due to the high concentration of the nutrient curcumin, which helps muscles to recover faster after exercise. Since turmeric has robust anti-inflammatory properties, it has been used for many years to treat various types of arthritis.
- Almonds—Nuts such as almonds are packed with vitamin E, which is a vital nutrient for the proper functioning of your immune system. And since vitamin E is fat-soluble, the extra fats in the nuts help with proper absorption. Almonds are so high in vitamin E that just a half cup can provide all of your daily requirements.
- Ginger—Is a superfood that decreases inflammation and can help alleviate sore throats. Additionally, it helps prevent nausea, and it also has pain-relieving and cholesterol-lowering abilities.
And should you be experiencing any painful and debilitating foot or ankle problems, be sure to contact your foot doctor. The foot experts at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists, in the Tucson, Oro Valley, and Green Valley areas of Pima County Arizona, have unparalleled experience in treating all aspects of foot and ankle care. Our team of doctors, including Christopher M. Funk, D.P.M., FACFAS, Bradley A. Whitaker, D.P.M., FACFAS, and Peter C. Merrill, D.P.M., AACFAS, is dedicated to serving you with state-of-the-art, cutting edge medical technologies including the PinPointe FootLaser, custom-fitted orthotics, and Radial Pulse Therapy (RPT) for chronic foot, heel, or ankle pain. If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment, please call (520) 575-0800.
