What Foods To Fall Back On If Your Immune System Is Out Of Whack (2 of 3)

 

 

Probiotics

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The term probiotics is used to refer to those bacteria present in the gut, which are essential for the proper functioning of the body. They act as a defense system against anything harmful you may have ingested and prevent it from making its way into your bloodstream. Foods having a higher concentration of probiotics include yogurt, kombucha, sauerkraut, kefir, and miso. While it is always recommended to fulfill your body’s needs through foods, you may opt for supplements. However, be careful you are choosing the correct ones.

 

 

Protein

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Another nutrient that is a must for a power-packed immune system is the protein which is responsible for the generation of new cells and regulation of older ones. We require 0.8 grams of it for every kilogram of our body weight and that can easily be fulfilled if we follow a healthy balanced diet. It can be taken in the form of lean animal meat or from plant-based sources such as chickpeas, beans, etc. While munching on nuts adds to your protein intake and provides you with antioxidants, the presence of zinc in legumes and meat is very much needed for building immune cells and healing wounds.