Colorful foods improve immunity

What you eat helps the immune system to fight diseases and overcome any potential illnesses.  Eating seasonal fruits and vegetables  that are full of nutrients will help to improve the immunity of the body. For the immune system to function properly, it needs all the nutrients to function optimally. This consists of vitamins, minerals, fats, carbs, protein and phytonutrients.

Colorful foods can provide all the essential nutrients required by the immune system. It also improves the gut health. Some examples are as follows

Red, Orange and Yellow – Have vitamin C. Eat vegetables like red and green bell peppers as they contain a lot of vitamin C and also includes antioxidants and phytonutrients. Also anything that is orange and yellow tends to have a lot of vitamin C.

Leafy green pack powerful nutrients – Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage and other green vegetables are rich in nutrients that can benefit the immune system as it provides vitamins C, E and K.

Blue, Indigo and violet foods: These foods have tons of antioxidants, specifically anthocyanins and phenolics. Some examples are figs, raisins, berries, purple cabbage and egg plant. An especially healthful fruit in the blue group is the blueberry.