Aaah, fall: the leaves are turning, pumpkin spice everything is here (insert happy dance!
), and sweater weather is around the corner.
Oh, and everyone has a cold.
Talk about a buzzkill.
Here are some of the top choices of dietitians and clinicians alike.
Foods high in zinc
Getting enough zinc is critical to proper immune function.
Kombucha
Another great source of probiotics is a drink known as kombucha, asDr.
Jacqueline Ivey-Brown, an Illinois-based internal medicine physician, explained to me.
So, by all means: drink up!
Fish and other foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids
Integrative medicine specialistDr.
Adding to the benefits of mushrooms, author and physicianDr.
Immune-enhancing herbs and spices
Herb and spice lovers, rejoice!
As it turns out, some of the world’s best flavor-enhancers can also help enhance your immune system.
Dr. Christopher Hollingsworth, a New York-based surgeon, told me that garlic is especially helpful in this regard.
“It influences your immune system to fight infection aggressively as well as reducing inflammation,” he explained.
So, feel free to liberally use the contents of your spice cabinet!
If chicken soup isn’t your thing, Ritter told me that bone broth also confers immune benefits.
Let’s make it a thing!).
Adding some honey to your cuppa can both help soothe a scratchy throat and help support your immune system.
For the best results, incorporate a variety of these foods and drinks to stay healthy.
