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Writer's pictureArwen Rasmussen

Immune-Boosting Nutrients That Will Help You Stay Healthy This Cold and Flu Season




• Beta Carotene

Beta carotene is found in plant foods, such as sweet potatoes, spinach, carrots, mangoes, broccoli and tomatoes.

• Vitamin C

Vitamin C-rich foods include citrus fruits, berries, melons, tomatoes, bell peppers and broccoli.

• Vitamin D

Vitamin D is found in fatty fish and eggs. Milk and 100% juices fortified with vitamin D also are good sources.

• Zinc

Zinc tends to be better absorbed from foods such as beef and seafood, but it's also found in plant-based sources, including wheat germ, beans, nuts and tofu.

• Probiotics

Probiotics are good bacteria that promote health. You'll find them in cultured dairy products, such as yogurt, and in fermented foods, such as kefir and kimchi.

• Protein

Protein comes from animal and plant sources, including milk, yogurt, eggs, beef, chicken, seafood, nuts, seeds, beans and lentils.

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