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Please Note: This article is presented for informational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or treat any illness. If you have any health concern, see a licensed healthcare professional in person.
An active immune system ensures that diseases are kept at bay. Healthy immunities facilitate in fighting the infections as well as the illnesses surrounding our environments. The immune system can be impaired by deficiencies in nutrition and inactivity as well as increased levels of stress. Thus, they can affect the body by increasing the risk and severity of the diseases and the infections. Therefore, prevention is always better than cure. The body ’s immunity is affected by the foods that we consume. For instance, foods that are rich in properties that fight infections and diseases can help the body overcome a disease. Also, nutritional foods assist the body to gain the essential nutrients that facilitate in boosting the immune system and improve prostate health. It helps prevent the entry of diseases and infections.
1.Sweet potatoes
These are crucial in boosting the immunity of the body. They contain antioxidant referred to as beta-carotene. It boosts the functionality of the cells responsible for the immune system. Besides, it protects the body from the entry of radicals that are found floating in the air. Sweet potatoes also are rich in vitamin A. The vitamin helps in defending the body by enhancing the resistance of the body. Besides, it is essential for the immune system to work optimally. Consequently, the sweet potatoes facilitate the regulation of the sugar in the blood. It also helps in reducing the resistance of insulin in the body as well as reduce inflammations caused by arthritis and asthma. Gout, constipation, as well as digestion related complications, are kept at bay. The risk of getting coronary cancer is reduced with the consumption of the foods as well as preventing cases of emphysema. Due to its effect on inflammations, it helps to prevent conditions of the heart as well as strokes.
2.Green tea
The compound referred to as catechins that is found in green tea is essential to the provision of antioxidant properties. They can also facilitate the reduction of the fats in the lower part of the body. Thus, it improves the physical performance of the body, resulting in good shape. The compounds also help in preventing the body from the entry of free radicals. In addition, the antioxidants enhance the cells in the immune system. It also contributes to improving the functionality of the brain making one smarter. In addition, it safeguards the brain as you advance in years especially in the older age. It helps to increase brain power. Furthermore, it reduces the risk of getting breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer.
3.Cayenne pepper
It contains high quantities of, as well as a compound, referred to as capsaicin. Capsaicin facilitates in enhancing the immune system. Thus, it prevents the entry of pathogens into the body. Also, it has digestion benefits as well as reducing the prevalence of cold and other infections. Besides, it prevents conditions related to the heart, psoriasis, diabetes, and cancer of the prostate. For those that suffer from migraines and endless headaches, it can reduce their severity. To get the benefits from it, it is recommended to use it during your meals. However, care should be taken not to use too many of them.
4.Blueberries
Did you know that the dark color of berries is as a result of a compound with antioxidant properties? Acai berry, as well as the red grapes, also contain the compound referred to as anthocyanins. These help in preventing the body against heart-related illnesses. It can also improve the vision at night as well as during the day. It is attributed to the vast source of Vitamin A. Blueberries can also help in lowering the levels of cholesterol in the body. There has been evidence of its effectiveness to be at par with drugs that are prescribed by doctors. It can also cure infections related to the urinary tract. There has been similarity of the compound found in blueberries, in cranberries. Thus, their health benefits in the urinary tract. Also, the fruits have a positive impact on the aging process. The compounds in the fruit have inflammatory properties that enhance the reduction of aging signs.
5.Turmeric
It is an efficient antioxidant attributed to its value in ORAC, which stands at 127,068. Thus, it offers the body protection against the free radicals as well as boosting the immune system. The Curcuma contained in the compound in turmeric facilitates in protecting the body from damage resulting from the cells. It can also increase the levels of cholesterol in the body coupled with improvements in digestion. In addition, it prevents the body from the entry of bacteria and viruses.
Conclusion
The superfoods illustrated above will ensure that the body remains in a healthy state for a long time even as you advance in age. However, dedication is paramount as you take the foods as some may have been distasteful. In cases where you are not sure concerning ingesting a particular fruit or food, it is essential to consult your physician to offer advice.
References
www.top10homeremedies.com
www.consumerhealthdigest.com/general-health/winter-super-foods.html
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