SUPPORT YR IMMUNE SYSTEM WITH DIET?

​To support health and longevity, we need a strong immune system. In order to accomplish this, certain foods are of high importance, just as others turn out to be counterproductive. To understand this discrepancy, we are focusing on a sample of basic pros and cons. All scientifically verified. Read on to learn more about.    ​

THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND

As you have learned from some of our previous publications, health and longevity are basically dependent on a strong immune system – and how to support this prerequisite. Needless to stress that our daily nutrition plays a decisive role in this context. In both directions. I.e., there are foods highly supportive for our immune system, and others which are not. To find our right way through this discrepancy, we shall focus on some differences between healthy and unhealthy food for our immune system in following.   Basically a kind of blueprint between Western & Mediterranean diet. As scientifically verified, inter alia, at the University Center for the Defense of Madrid in Spain’s capital Madrid.

IMMUNITY SUPPORTING FOODS

• Cruciferous vegetables

 
Based on the substance sulphoraphane, this vegetable – especially in form of broccoli – is boosting the immune system with anti-inflammatory and even anti-cancer power (colon cancer included).
 
According to international research at Tel-Aviv University in Ramat Aviv, Israel, verified by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD.
 

• Ginger

 
Well known as a spice for dietary flavor since centuries, now medical science identified its power for strengthening also our immune system.
 
With special reference to fighting inflammation in, inter alia, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.  
 
Based on international research at, inter alia, Seoul National University in Seoul, South Korea, and Vietnam National University in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
 
Not to overlook foods containing...
 

• Zinc

 
... like, inter alia,

• baked beans
• fortified cereals
• oysters
• peas
• cheese
• beef
• chicken breast

 
as this essential mineral is most important to support our immune system.
 
According to research at, inter alia, the RWTH University in Aachen, Germany, and verified by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).
 

• Citrus fruits

 
Based on its high content of vitamin C, citrus fruits have been scientifically verified to support our immune system, preferably with a daily consumption of 100-200 mg of vitamin C.
 
Based on research at, inter alia, the University of Otago in Christchurch, New Zealand.
 

IMMUNITY IMPAIRING FOODS 

n the other hand, there are indeed foods we should limit or even avoid when it comes to our immune system. According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).
 
With special reference to
 

• Processed foods

 
which contain manifold sugars, unhealthy fats, and additives in
- canned foods
- cakes and cookies
- microwaveable meals and/or
- chips  

In fact, foods with additives are highly risky for chronic inflammation, obesity and insulin resistance.
 
According to international research at, inter alia, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
 
Especially, if a shortage of omega-3 fatty acids is involved at the same time. As verified by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).
 
Not enough. This type of unhealthy food can also lead to increased consumption of calories with the result of obesity. Potentially causing inflammation with insulin resistance and dysregulation of the immune system.
 
Based on research at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Shiraz, Iran, and the University of Kiel in Kiel, Germany.
 
If processed foods also have high content of refined carbohydrates like, inter alia
- white bread
- white rice
   and/or
- cookies/cakes/sweets
produced with white flour & refined sugar, this can lead to inflammation and oxidative stress, harming the immune system.
 
According to international research at, inter alia,
- California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA
- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow Medical University in Russia’s capital
   &
- Luxembourg Institute of Health in Strassen, Luxembourg.       

• Foods with high sugar content

 
High sugar intake increases the risk of, inter alia, diabetes 2 and coronary heart disease.
 
According to international research at, inter alia,
- Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute in Kansas City, MO
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Montefiori Medical Center in Bronx, NY
   &
- Ospedale Generale in Bolzano, Italy  

With special reference to following foods:
- flavored milk
- sweetened dairy products
- sugary breakfast cereals
- cookies/cakes  
- preserves/marmalades/sweets &
- sugary drinks  

Even more. According to the American Cancer Society, sugary drinks may double the risk of bowel cancer in cases of women aged under 50.​

IN A NUTSHELL

To support health and longevity, our immune system is the central force to accomplish. Doing justice accordingly, certain foods are of high importance, just as others turn out counterproductive. To understand this discrepancy, we are focusing on a sample of basic pros and cons. All scientifically verified.    

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