Tips to Keep Your Immune System Strong

(image  of kale/spinach salad with millet by @blackgirlsjuice716) 

•Don’t smoke or vape.

•Eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

•Take a multivitamin or virus-fightin herbs such as Lemon Balm, Zinc, Cat’s Claw if you suspect that you may not be getting all the nutrients you need through your diet.

•Exercise regularly.

•Maintain a healthy weight.

•Control your stress level.

•Control your blood pressure.

•If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation (no more than one to two drinks a day for men, no more than one a day for women).

•Get enough sleep.

 Foods that Boost Immunity and Fight Infection

•Vitamin C – Citrus Fruits & Greens 

•Beta-Carotene – Root Vegetables & Greens

.•Vitamin E – Nuts, Seeds & Greens

•Antioxidants – Green Tea

•Vitamin D 

•Garlic  

•Vitamin B-6  

•Water – Hydration  

•Zinc