Drink plenty of water – Staying hydrated is one of the best things you can do for your health. Add lemon juice to your water, as it acts as a digestive and detoxifying agent and helps clean the liver.
Avoid processed foods and limit sugar and alcohol intake – Consuming too much of any of these suppresses the immune system.
Increase your vitamin D – Low vitamin D levels are linked to decreased immune function. So try to soak up some sunshine outside (even when it’s cold) and eat foods like mushrooms, egg yolks and fatty fish — cold-water species like salmon, cod and tuna.
Get more vitamin C – Fruits and vegetables are great sources, including berries, citrus, bell peppers and dark green vegetables. Adding spices like garlic, ginger and turmeric to your diet can help boost your immune system.
Get some good bacteria – 80% of your immune system is located in the digestive tract, so gut health is important to keeping a strong immune system. Probiotics are good bacteria to add to your diet through fermented foods, such as raw sauerkraut, miso, yogurt, kefir, kimchi and kombucha, or you can take probiotics in supplement form.
Get moving – Exercising is not only a great way to stay in shape but also increases our immune function.
Get plenty of rest and sleep – Adequate sleep helps keep your body working at its best to defend against illness.
