Why is it that some people seem to be constantly sick while others tend to hardly ever get sick?
✅ 1. GREENS
such as spinach, kale, mustard greens, collard greens, broccoli, bok choy, and Brussels sprouts, are packed with the phytonutrients your immune system needs for optimal function.
✅ 2 ONIONS
which are part of the Allium family of vegetables along with shallots, scallions, leeks, garlic, and chives, are full of organosulfur compounds. These compounds have known benefits for immunity and are released when alliums are crushed or chopped.
✅ 3. BEANS PEAS AND LENTILS
✅ 4. MUSHROOMS
including the commonly consumed varieties like white, crimini, and Portobello, have been studied for their immune-modulating and enhancing abilities. There’s so much evidence that mushrooms are good for your immune system.
✅ 5. BERRIES OF ALL KINDS
including strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries — are high in phytochemicals and vitamins .
✅ Bonus 6 SEEDS AND NUTS
like chia, flax, walnuts, and almonds, are rich in disease-preventing nutrients like fiber, healthy omega-3 fats, and micronutrients like vitamin E, iron, zinc, and calcium. Zinc — especially high in pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and hemp seeds — is a particularly potent nutrient that supports immunity.
