7 Vegetables to Boost Our Immune Systems
"It has been a common understanding that vegetables are a type of food that comes from certain plants. Vegetables contain various vitamins and minerals for the body. Some vegetables even can help to boost your immune systems"Published by : Wahyu untara - 12/07/2024 09:29 WIB
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Having a good immune system is everyone’s hope. A good immune system makes the body more resistant to viruses’ attacks and bacteria that cause disease. There are various ways to strengthen our immune systems, including getting enough rest, being active, quitting smoking, maintaining cleanliness, always thinking positively, managing stress well, and paying attention to our diet.
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One of the ways to improve the immune system is to pay attention to the food we consume. Some types of herbs, such as turmeric and temulawak, you can consume to boost your immune system. In addition, it would be better if you also consume vegetables that are healthy for the body. Not only healthy, some of the following vegetables also contain ingredients to improve our body’s immune system.
- Broccoli
A broccoli has lots of antioxidants, fiber, vitamins A, C, and E to boost our immune system.
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- Spinach
The vitamins C, A, and beta carotene in spinach can maintain the function of the immune system.
- Garlic
Garlic is an antioxidant and can get rid of viruses and parasites in the body. In addition, garlic can reduce inflammation.
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- Cauliflower
Cauliflower has glutathione to remove and destroy viruses in the body.
- Bok choy
The vitamin C and antioxidants of bok choy can protect us from free radicals. In addition, the selenium content in bok choy can also quickly respond to the body’s immune system so that it is not easily attacked by viruses.
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- Asparagus
Asparagus is able to encourage our body to get rid of toxins because it has diuretic properties.
- Mushrooms
Mushrooms contain lots of B vitamins and Selenium which the body needs to strengthen the immune system.
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Well, if you have kids, there are some vegetables that are good for small children to eat, including broccoli, tomatoes, and spinach. Some of these vegetables contain tons of vitamin C, iron, and prebiotics that are good for them.
Reference
https://www.alodokter.com/tingkatkan-sistem-kekebalan-tubuh-dengan-makanan-dan-kebiasaan-ini
https://parenting.orami.co.id/magazine/sayuran-penambah-imun-tubuh/
https://www.sehatq.com/artikel/pentingnya-meningkatkan-kekebalan-tubuh-saat-puasa-beserta-caranya
