
Looking to support your immune system this cold & flu season? ๐ฆ ๐ค
Get our top tips on how you and your family can stay fit and well!
โ Wash your hands regularly and steer clear of others coughing and sneezing around you ๐ท๐คง
โ Eat lots of brightly coloured fruit and vegetables full of immune-boosting nutrients. Blueberries, kiwis๐ฅ , apples ๐๐, citrus๐๐, red grapes ๐, kale๐ฅฌ, spinach, sweet potato ๐ and carrots ๐ฅare top picks๐
โ Get around fresh garlic ๐ง๐. One of the all time best for anti-viral, anti-bacterial and general immune-boosting ๐ช
โ Exercise ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๏ธโโ๏ธ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ๐ดโโ๏ธ๐ง Doesnโt matter what you do, just make it regular
โ Natural yogurt. Not the sugar filled ๐ฉ, natural probiotic cultures filled goodness only. Great to strengthen the gut ๐ค
โ Zinc! Can reduce inflammation, boost immune health, improve metabolism, speed wound healing and improve acne. Fatty fish๐ , shellfish ๐ฆ and oysters ๐ฆช are packed with it ๐
โ Freshly brewed black or green tea ๐ต
Apart from being delicious and warm, tea contains catechins that support the immune system (also found in red wine ๐ท and dark chocolate ๐ซ๐)
โ Eat shiitake mushrooms ๐. They contain polysaccharide with potent anti-viral properties ๐ซ๐ฆ
โ Sleep ๐ด 7-8 hours of quality sleep. Sleep deprivation is a killer for the immune system ๐ซ
โ Laugh!๐ Underrated as a powerful tonic for our immune system
Stay safe and healthy legendsโ๏ธ