Eat Tasty, Healthy Foods to Boost Your Immunity

3 Foods to Put on Your Menu to Boost Your Immune System

Here’s expert advice from a dietitian on surprising foods that will fuel your immunity to strengthen your immunity while eating well

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Cold and flu season, combined with an ongoing pandemic, is motivating many Americans to do everything possible to support immune health. Fortunately, simple lifestyle habits, like a healthy diet, can make a big difference in strengthening the body’s defense system. But what foods are best — and why?

When it comes to immune-boosting foods, most people immediately turn to orange juice for a quick fix of vitamin C. “While it is true that citrus fruit helps support the immune system, there are many other foods that offer an impressive profile of nutrients believed to maintain strong immunity,” says registered dietitian Sheri Kasper. Here are three surprising, dietitian-recommended foods that can help ward off illness this cold and flu season.

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1. Farmed Salmon