Healthy Habits for Strengthening Your Immune System
Healthy Habits for Strengthening Your Immune System
The Coronavirus pandemic has helped place an emphasis on taking care of one’s immune system. A strong immune system puts us in a greater position to fight illnesses. With that Rona flying around in the atmosphere we need all the help we can get.
Our immune system is comprised of five parts, white blood cells, antibodies, the complement system, the lymphatic system, the spleen, the thymus, and the bone marrow. There are several immune strengthening habits that one can incorporate into their daily routines. Check out some of these immune boosting and juicing recipes.
Beet, Carrot, and Apple Juice
• 2 Beets peeled and quartered
• 3 Carrots washed
• 1 Green Apple washed and halved
• 1 Small Knob of Ginger peeled
• 1 Lemon
Green Juice
• 4 cups Spinach or Kale washed
• 4 stalks Celery washed
• 1 Green Apple washed and halved
• 1 Green Pear washed and halved
• 1 bunch Parsley optional
• 1 Lemon
Carrot, Orange, and Ginger Juice
• 4 Carrots washed
• 2 Oranges peeled
• 1 Small Knob of Ginger peeled
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Immunity Blasting Smoothie Recipes
• 1 cup spinach
• 4 medium strawberries
• 1/3 cup pineapple chunks
• 1 medium peeled kiwi
• 10 almonds
• 8 fl oz orange juice
• 4 ice cubes
• 1 cupKale
• 1/2 Persian Cucumber
• 1 Orange
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 1 cup Coconut Water
• 1 tsp Honey
• 4 tangerines, peeled
• 1 ripe banana, sliced
• 1 carrot, peeled and shaved
• 1 piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
• ¼ cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon honey
• salt, to taste
• 1 ½ cups ice
Dieticians agree that juicing and smoothies should not replace the actual consumption of fresh whole fruits and vegetables. The body benefits from the fiber and other nutrients that are sometimes lost or minimized during the juicing process.
In addition to eating and drinking your essentials vitamins and minerals, drinking water and getting adequate sleep both help to strengthen ones immune system. According to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicinet an adequate daily fluid intake is:
About 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids for men
About 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids a day for women
Furthermore, “these recommendations cover fluids from water, other beverages and food. About 20 percent of daily fluid intake usually comes from food and the rest from drinks.” According to the Mayo Clinic, water helps to carry oxygen to your body cells, which results in properly functioning systems. It also works in removing toxins from the body, so drinking more of it could help prevent toxins from building up and having a negative impact on your immune system.
Adults should strive for 7 to 9 hours of sleep. Be kind to your body and put it in the best position to keep you healthy.
