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Which vegetables act as immune boosters?

I am always alert regarding what I am serving my kids in their meals. Always trying to find out innovative ideas to make them eat all the nutrition they need. I don't know though what exactly in the vegetables act as immune booster. If you could tell everything about it I will be thankful to you. Tell me the name of the vegetables that boosts the immune system and also tell me the name of the supplements that I can buy for my kids.

8 months ago

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Sijo Joseph | Aug 25 2011

Though, almost all fruits and vegetables provide us with essential vitamins, there are indeed some highly recommended fruits and vegetables which help you to boost your immune system. The main reason for their supremacy is that besides giving you with the necessary vitamins, they also give you an additional benefit of bettering the immune system. One thing that you should keep in mind that vegetables and fruits that are rich in vitamin C helps to increase the immune system. Kiwi, orange, and grapefruit are rich with vitamin C and it will help you to boost your immune system. Besides the vitamin A present in carrots is best for the immune support system.

Strawberries, blueberries, spinach and broccoli are also helps you better the immune system. Cauliflower, as it is a rich source of Vitamin C, also helps in this regard. Likewise, Cantaloupe, which provides a high level of Vitamin C and Vitamin A, helps you in a great way to increase the immune system and better the color of your skin.

About the supplements, flavonoids, which consists of Quercetin with anti-germ activity helps you boost the immune system. Garlic and garlic supplements also help you to increase the immune system in a great way. Colostrum also consist of immune influencing compounds which may be helpful for you.