Supporting a healthy immune system consists of eating a variety of foods that are high in antioxidants such as ACES (vitamin C, vitamin E, Vitamin A and Selenium). Immune supportive foods would also be rich in:
lean protein: rich in protein (animal or vegetarian) and low in fat such as chicken, turkey, tofu, quinoa
Omega 3-rich foods that help to lower LDL such as almonds, salmon, walnuts, olive oil
Include at least 20-30 grams of fiber daily from vegetables and whole grain rice and whole-grain pasta
Citrus fruits (oranges, grapefruits, limes, kiwi, and lemons)
Probiotics such as yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut
Anti-inflammatory foods such as garlic, ginger, turmeric, green tea
ACES enriched foods would be found in fruits and vegetables
Sodium should be less than 2300mg or 1 tsp of salt per day
Less than 50 grams per day of added sugars
