Looking for a boost? These foods and lifestyle practices could be the key to keeping you healthy throughout the summer travel season.
For starters, a diet that’s high in fresh fruits and veggies, and low in minimally processed foods will help keep sniffles and colds at bay year round, says registered dietitian and TODAY contributor, Natalie Rizzo, according to Today.com.
And although you’ve probably heard it before, avoiding highly processed foods, alcohol and added sugars — all of which can wreak havoc on your immune system — is also a good idea, Rizzo notes.
Instead, the savvy dietitian suggests a diet that’s 75% fruits and veggies because those foods contain essentials like vitamin C, beta carotene, B vitamins (like folate) and polyphenols (which are powerful antioxidants) — all of which can help boost your natural immunity.
Keep reading for the top foods that can help boost your immunity — including the number one food experts can’t recommend enough.
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In addition to all of the foods above, Rizzo pointed out several beverages that can also help keep your body going strong. They include: