Top 10 Superfoods for Boosting Your Immune System

Are you in your 30s and 40s and starting to feel the effects of Aging maybe gaining some weight struggling with energy memory and seeing some wrinkles well these are those Telltale symptoms of inflammation because of a weakened immunity and it really doesn’t have to be that way if you give your body the right foods to help your immune system heal

here are top 10 foods who boost your immunity and reduce your inflammation now the easiest

1: Fruits

Begin with Fruits

food to start with are fruits blackberries red grapes elderberries eating berries will help you repair your skin improve your memory and improve your energy they have unique natural plant chemicals called phytonutrients such as polyphenols and flavonoids they also have minerals and other vitamins and fiber and together they all reduce your inflammation to prevent chronic diseases like diabetes Cancers and infectious diseases start with fruits you enjoy eating and do it every day just eating one serving of an anti-inflammatory fruit can improve your immunity and help your body fight diseases

a) Blackberries: A Superfruit for Immunity

my first picks are blackberries because they’re Simply Delicious they’re good fresh or frozen that rich dark blue color berries are made of antioxidants that have been shown to improve Muscle Recovery memory reduced submissive Cancers and reduce the risks of heart disease inflammation especially in the liver and improve your immunity second only the spices berries have 10 times more antioxidant power than other fruits and vegetables and 50 times more power than any animal-based foods now if you can’t find blackberries blueberries are a good second and even can’t find those really just eat any colorful edible berries

b) Elderberries:

edible berries my second pick is the great preferably red purple or black again that color helps you to fight inflammation ward off cell damage and may lower the incidence of cancers and chronic diseases Asian civilizations have dried up grapes and eat them as raisins for many of them to make vinegar as well as red wine now beware alcohol Hall in the wine erases all the beneficial properties of the polyphenols and the antioxidants that I’m talking about it’s best to eat these fruits fresh and I would try to get them at the farmers market they really taste amazing fresh off the vine now the exception to eating fresh is the Elderberry elderberries have been shown to prevent and reduce symptoms of respiratory infections but you can’t eat them unripe and raw you have to eat them ripened and cooked most people drink Elderberry teas or they eat them as syrup the story behind the Elderberry is actually really fascinating in the Middle Ages the Elderberry trees were believed to protect people from evil spirits but they also cause bad things to happen to other people so even modern culture references mystical power of the Elderberry referring to the Elder Wand used in Dumbledore for Harry Potter now how can a plant be both good and bad specifically for the Elderberry raw unripe berries can turn into cyanide so be careful where you get your elderberry is from another category of foods are spices and herbs everyone uses spices including those on a carnivore keto diet because they just have essentially zero calories and are concentrated and packed with flavor and add a gourmet taste to both Savory and sweet dishes they are also the easiest foods to incorporate to travel with and are fun to use literally you can sprinkle it straight from the bottle onto your food without any prep and your kids will have a ton of fun doing it for pennies a serving.

2) spices:

you can add tremendous immune boosting power to your food by adding spices and the more spices you can include in your diet the more flavorful your food will be and the more your immune system will benefit you’ll be able to decrease inflammation from just sprinkling spices one city found that a combination of 35 spices added to a hamburger decreased inflammation on the blood vessels from eating that hamburger

most immune boosting spices

now here are my top three picks for the most immune boosting spices number one is turmeric number two is ginger and number three is peppermint turmeric is by far the best.

I’d eat of all spices and there are thousands of scientific Publications on turmeric against long brain autoimmune diseases cancers toxins and even recovery from surgery I am convinced you should incorporate turmeric in your diet.

a) Turmeric:

 if you’re eating mustard you’ve been eating turmeric you can eat turmeric fresh which looks like a fluorescent orange ginger root or dried in a bright yellow powder just a quarter teaspoon daily of powdered turmeric and hot water will add a great immune boost.

To your health now turmeric is rapidly cleared by your liver but by adding just a pinch of black pepper you can significantly get much higher levels in your blood Some people prefer to take a supplement such as curcumin which is one specific phytonutrient in turmeric I don’t do this you’d be missing out on the other ingredients in turmeric such as the tumorons which have more anti-inflammatory properties than future men alone.

b) Ginger:

Ginger is a spice commonly used in Asian Cuisine and has been coveted for thousands of years by ancient cultures for healing your largest immune organ is your gut and Ginger is your gut’s best friend phytonutrients such as ginger ale give Ginger its unique properties shown to help digestion by relaxing your gut and reducing nausea and pain it works great for motion sickness Ginger can be added to food eaten raw salads or can be enjoyed sweet with apple slices or just sipped with hot water just sprinkling an eighth of a teaspoon of ginger powder has tremendous anti-inflammatory benefits.

c) peppermint:

antioxidant path common herb enjoy it dry or fresh Savory or sweet in soups or salad or steepit as a tea and one thing you have bad breath from Bad germs or congestion or inflammation causing muscle pain peppermint can help that minty smell and cough drops and that minty smell and muscle creams is from Menthol which is isolated from mint spices add a lot of flavor.

3: Leafy greens:

Leafy greens which are necessary for your cardiovascular and immune Health by packing your diet with leafy greens you can make your blood more hostile to cancer cells reduce inflammation improve your blood pressure improve your mental focus and your physical stamina there really isn’t a better pill my top three leafy greens are Dinosaur.

a) Kale: A Cruciferous Superstar:

Kale matcha green tea and spinach kale is a leafy cabbage belonging to the cruciferous vegetable family and by far that family is the most beneficial food to eat it contains sulforaphane sought to be protective against cancer and to further boost our immunity and increase our antibodies and by far the healthiest drink.

b) Matcha Green Tea: A Healthy Beverage:

The healthiest drink is matcha green tea the special immune boosting phytonutrients in green tea can protect your DNA and has been shown to be effective topically against skin cancer orally May reduce the risk of a variety of chronic metabolic diseases seasonal allergies and pneumonias a horrible debilitating skin condition is warts it actually can cause diseases in different parts of the body human papillomavirus causes warts and CDC actually recognizes green Tea’s anti-viral properties against genital warts now you can actually steep matcha but if you cold brew it you’ll get more antioxidant content from that cup of tea.

c) Spinach: A Versatile Green:

The third powerful Green Leaf is spinach when tested against lettuces Radicchio and dyed spinach was number one in its anti-tumor effect it’s softer and milder in flavor and hides quite well when you mix it with other popular leaves and salads But be sure to wash your spinach well because it’s a low growing leaf and more easily traps in dirt and germs at the stem my last pick to boost your immunity is another portable easy to incorporate seasoning that’s proven to
reduce respiratory infections in Runners as well as seasonal allergy symptoms and that’s called nutritional yeast.

Additional Immunity Boosters

• Nutritional Yeast: A Cheesy Nutrient
• Organic Foods: A Healthier Choice
• Rinsing Produce: Reducing Pesticide Exposure

nutritional yeast daily adds a Cheesy flavor without the inflammation of dairy and can improve your mood and overall sense of well-being there are certain people who shouldn’t eat nutritional yeast and they are those with crohn’s disease and hydrogenitis separativa now you may wonder if you should buy your food organic they have less pesticide less antibiotics or non-GMO which all make the plants work .

harder to survive and more nutritious for you to eat it is true pesticides have been linked to Chronic neurological conditions like Parkinson’s but eating more berries and other fruits and vegetables with flavonoids may be protective so eat up and eat them fresh you can reduce your pesticide burn with a few simple cheap solutions if you can’t afford organic always rinse your food under running water to remove 50 percent of the pesticide residue if you clean it with five percent white vinegar it works even better and can kill some bacteria and fungus and if you use 10 table salt you can even remove more pesticides but remember to rinse your food thoroughly to get that salt off before you eat it best to you in your health care journey I hope you found this video helpful if you like this video you’ll love the next one see you there

Summary

top 10 immune-boosting foods to combat inflammation and promote health in those feeling the effects of aging.

Highlights

• 🍇 Berries: Rich in antioxidants, they improve memory and reduce inflammation.
• 🍷 Grapes: Their color fights cell damage; fresh is best for benefits.
• 🌿 Elderberries: Prevent respiratory infections but must be cooked before consumption.
• 🌱 Spices: Turmeric, ginger, and peppermint enhance flavor and health.
• 🥬 Leafy Greens: Kale, matcha green tea, and spinach boost immunity and reduce cancer risk.
• 🧀 Nutritional Yeast: Adds cheesy flavor with mood-boosting properties.
• 🚰 Organic Foods: Less pesticide residue can enhance nutrition, rinsing helps.

Key Insights

🌱 Choosing organic or properly rinsed produce can significantly reduce pesticide exposure, contributing to better health outcomes.

🍓 Berries are superfoods that contain phytonutrients that protect against chronic diseases, making them essential for daily intake.

🍇 The antioxidants in grapes, especially when fresh, are powerful allies in fighting inflammation and promoting heart health.

🍏 Elderberries are effective against respiratory issues but should always be cooked to avoid toxicity from unripe berries.

🌿 Turmeric is a standout spice with extensive health benefits, especially when combined with black pepper for better absorption.

🥬 Leafy greens are pivotal for overall health, providing vital nutrients that support the immune system and combat cancer.

🧀 Nutritional yeast is a versatile seasoning that not only adds flavor but can also enhance mental well-being.

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