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How to get your immune system fit for autumn. As we approach the second week of autumn in the northern hemisphere, Suzie Sawyer, a nutritionist working with Biotiful Gut Health has shared her tips for supporting your immune health as the days get colder and darker. Eat more greens Green vegetables are packed with important nutrients and vitamins that help support your immune system. ”Broccoli, apples, kale, spinach, courgettes, avocado, limes, peas, there are no shortage of nutritious green foods.” "Green foods are loaded with immune-boosting nutrients such as iron, vitamin C, carotenoids, zinc and vitamin E. Try to include at least one green food with every meal.” Keep sugar intake low Regularly eating sugary foods can slow down your immune system, making you more susceptible to illness. ”Sugar suppresses the immune system by downregulating the white blood cells that help kill bacteria. This means saying 'no' or cutting down on sugar-laden cereals, sugary drinks, alcohol, cakes, pastries and foods where it's hidden.” Eat berries as a sweet treat Including berries in your diet is another great way to support your immune system. ”Tuck into some blueberries, or indeed, any berry fruit.” “However, blueberries are especially loaded with vitamin C, which is hugely supportive of the immune system, plus flavonoids, powerful antioxidants that support the body at the cellular level.” Wheatgrass and spirulina According to the nutritionist, wheatgrass and spirulina are both powerhouses of immune-boosting vitamins and minerals such as vitamins A, C and E, zinc and selenium. Wheatgrass shots can be kept in the fridge while spirulina is readily available in its powdered form. Add kafir Add kefir drinks or yoghurt to your diet to support gut health and immunity. ”Much of our immune system resides in the gut so feeding the good bacteria with fermented kefir is hugely supportive of immune health. As a further boost, kefir drinks naturally contain vitamin B12 to support normal function of the immune system.”
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