It’s getting colder, which means flu season is right around the corner!

Nutrition Components Responsible for Immune Support:

• Vitamin D
• Antioxidants: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Zinc, Selenium
• Polyphenols
• Probiotics

How To Add These Nutrients Into Your Diet:

• Try orange juice for a breakfast drink
• Squeeze lemon juice on salads, sandwiches, or meat products
• Add berries as a side fruit
• Try almonds as a snack
• Grab some sweet potatoes (while they are in season) and serve as a side dish
• Swap out your romaine lettuce for spinach

Does this mean taking high doses of vitamin C supplements will keep the common cold away? No, not exactly. Supplementation can be a risky game, especially since they are not regulated by the FDA. The best way to get these nutrients is actually through your diet! Focus on consuming a wide variety of foods, eating adequate calories, and getting enough sleep

SOURCES:

1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34641619/
2. https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/8/1933
3. https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/6/1239
4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8702655/