Having a weak immune system can be a severe problem, especially these days where there are so many diseases and viruses spreading. If you’re looking for a way to boost your immune system, you are in the right place.

Here is the list of foods that can boost your immune system.

10. Mushrooms

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Who doesn’t love mushroom?. Everybody loves mushroom, but did you know that aside from enhancing your food flavour and making your food look delicious, it can also help boost your immune system. Due to its high content of vitamin D, Vitamin B, Riboflavin, niacin, selenium, and seven essential amino acids. It can prevent damage to your tissues and can also lower body cholesterol

9. Broccoli

Despite being hated by some people, Broccoli is pack with nutrients such as Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Potassium, and Fiber which isn’t only essential for body immunity but also the blood, tissue, bone, nerves, and proper brain and heart function.

8. Red Bell Pepper

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One of the greatest food flavourings that can make your food more appetizing is the bell pepper. It brings natural, delicious taste to every meal. Red bell pepper has twice the amount of vitamin C any citrus fruit has and contains an excellent amount of antioxidant. It is also a great source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, folate, and lycopene which can help prevent anemia, promotes healthy eyesight, and reduces the risk of having cancer.

7. Citrus Fruit

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Citrus is perfect for summer. It doesn’t just make your body feel cool but can also boost your body’s immune system. Citrus fruit has a high content of Vitamin C, Vitamin B, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and copper which help our body function properly. Here’s a list of some citrus fruit: Lemon, Calamansi, Key Lime, Pomelo, Mandarin Orange, Bitter Orange, Grapefruit, Citron, Clementine

6. Carrots

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We all know that eating carrots is good for having healthy eyesight, but that’s not all the nutrients the carrot can provide to your body. It has so many nutrients such as vitamin A and Vitamin C, which is a good antioxidant for our body as it prevents free radical substance from damaging our cells. It also has Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Minerals and folate which prevent anemia and might even reverse some age-related problems.

5. Turmeric

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Turmeric is categorized as a ginger family. It was mainly used as a spice in food. One of the famous known meals that had turmeric is curry. Turmeric is also used for medicinal purposes because of its compound called curcumin. The curcumin was known to have a strong antioxidant which strengthens your body’s immunity. Another therapeutic advantage of eating turmeric is its anti-inflammatory effect.

4. Garlic

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Like turmeric, garlic can also boost your immune function and had an anti-inflammatory effect; this is due to the compound called organosulfur that is present in garlic.

3. Kiwi

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Kiwi contains a high amount of Vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants. A study showed that eating fruit high in vitamin C does not only boost your body immunity but can also help treat asthma (1).

2. Spinach

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This leafy green vegetable is considered as “superfood” because of its significant amount of nutrients. It is an excellent source of Iron, Calcium, Folate, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin E, Vitamin B2, B6, and B9. Spinach helps your blood functions, such as blood flow and oxygen transportation in the blood. It also plays a role in promoting skin health, healthy bones, and proper brain function.

1. Papaya

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This tropical fruit is an excellent source of vitamin C. Eating one papaya a day is enough to get all of the vitamin C your body needs. Consuming papaya can also lower body cholesterol because of its significant amount of fiber and vitamin C, which prevents the build-up of cholesterol in the arteries.