Foods and advice to boost the immune system

kingofcrunk

As it is the season for spreading coughs and diseases I'd really like to equip my body as best as I can to fight anything it might come into contact with.

Which foods are best to be eaten to make me be as healthy and immune as I can be?! Do you have any other tips for staying healthy too?

Thanks!

cgfol1

Beta-carotene and other carotenoids: Apricots, asparagus, beets, broccoli, cantaloupe, carrots, corn, green peppers, kale, mangoes, turnip and collard greens, nectarines, peaches, pink grapefruit, pumpkin, squash, spinach, sweet potato, tangerines, tomatoes, and watermelon

Vitamin C: Berries, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cantaloupe, cauliflower, grapefruit, honeydew, kale, kiwi, mangoes, nectarines, orange, papaya, red, green or yellow peppers, snow peas, sweet potato, strawberries, and tomatoes

Vitamin E: Broccoli, carrots, chard, mustard and turnip greens, mangoes, nuts, papaya, pumpkin, red peppers, spinach, and sunflower seeds

Other super foods that are rich in antioxidants include:

Prunes
Apples
Raisins
All berries
Plums
Red grapes
Alfalfa sprouts
Onions
Eggplant
Beans
Vitamins aren’t the only antioxidants in food. Other antioxidants that may help boost immunity include:

Zinc: Found in oysters, red meat, poultry, beans, nuts, seafood, whole grains, fortified cereals, and dairy products
Selenium: Found in Brazil nuts, tuna, beef, poultry and fortified breads, and other grain products

ETA - cut and pasted from http://www.m.webmd.com/food-recipes/antioxidants-your-immune-system-super-foods-optimal-health?page=2

I'm BIG on garlic, probiotics and echinacea in the winter time, as well as more sleep

kingofcrunk

Beta-carotene and other carotenoids: Apricots, asparagus, beets, broccoli, cantaloupe, carrots, corn, green peppers, kale, mangoes, turnip and collard greens, nectarines, peaches, pink grapefruit, pumpkin, squash, spinach, sweet potato, tangerines, tomatoes, and watermelon

Vitamin C: Berries, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cantaloupe, cauliflower, grapefruit, honeydew, kale, kiwi, mangoes, nectarines, orange, papaya, red, green or yellow peppers, snow peas, sweet potato, strawberries, and tomatoes

Vitamin E: Broccoli, carrots, chard, mustard and turnip greens, mangoes, nuts, papaya, pumpkin, red peppers, spinach, and sunflower seeds

Other super foods that are rich in antioxidants include:

Prunes
Apples
Raisins
All berries
Plums
Red grapes
Alfalfa sprouts
Onions
Eggplant
Beans
Vitamins aren’t the only antioxidants in food. Other antioxidants that may help boost immunity include:

Zinc: Found in oysters, red meat, poultry, beans, nuts, seafood, whole grains, fortified cereals, and dairy products
Selenium: Found in Brazil nuts, tuna, beef, poultry and fortified breads, and other grain products

ETA - cut and pasted from http://www.m.webmd.com/food-recipes/antioxidants-your-immune-system-super-foods-optimal-health?page=2

I'm BIG on garlic, probiotics and echinacea in the winter time, as well as more sleep

Thanks for all the info!