From Woman's World · Alex Fulton · · 50s
5 Easy Ways to Strengthen Your Immune System Naturally
5 science-backed tips to boost immunity without pills or drugs.
In brief
5 science-backed tips to boost immunity without pills or drugs. Eating kiwi, pumpkin seeds, and fermented foods like kombucha can strengthen your immune system naturally. Originally reported by Woman's World.
Eat kiwi
Kiwi is one of my favorite foods for immune support because it’s rich in vitamin C and fiber.
“Kiwi is one of my favorite foods for immune support because it’s rich in vitamin C and fiber”
Snack on pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds are rich in immune-boosting zinc. One ounce provides 20 percent of daily zinc needs.
“one ounce (about a handful) of these savory seeds provides 20 percent of your daily zinc needs”
Sip a kombucha mocktail
Kombucha doubles as an immune-booster because it’s made using fermentation.
“Fermented foods help support a healthy gut microbiome, which plays an important role in immune health”
Take a hike
Japanese scientists say a leisurely trip to a woodsy area can increase natural killer cells that fight infection.
“a leisurely trip to a woodsy area (also called "forest bathing") can significantly increase natural killer cells that help your body fight infection”
Count your blessings
Practicing gratitude triggers hormone release that regulates the immune system and lowers cortisol.
“Practicing gratitude triggers the release of hormones that help regulate the immune system, according to the American Brain Foundation”
At a glance
Eating kiwi, pumpkin seeds, and fermented foods like kombucha can strengthen your immune system naturally.
