2024-03-20 15:01:00
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Even if you just eat ‘this food’ well… 1 year of physical strength
Reporter Choi Ji-woo
Entered 2024/03/21 00:01
Garlic has excellent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects and is one of the foods that boosts immunity./Photo = Clip Art Korea Immunity is a basic condition for health. This is because it lowers the risk of various diseases by maintaining body functions and protecting against infection and inflammation. Let’s learn about 10 foods that boost immunity introduced by experts from ‘Fox News’ in the US.
◇Mushrooms
Mushrooms are rich in selenium, an antioxidant. According to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition, selenium deficiency lowers immunity and increases the risk of viral infections. Riboflavin and niacin in mushrooms are nutrients necessary to maintain a healthy immune system.
◇Sweet Potato
Sweet potatoes contain beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in the body and increases immunity. “Vitamin A helps regulate the immune system and functions to form a barrier that blocks bad substances in the body,” said Kara Lydon, an American registered dietitian. One sweet potato contains more than 380% of the daily recommended amount of vitamin A. Beta-carotene is abundant in carrots and pumpkins, as well as sweet potatoes.
◇Almond
Almonds are a source of vitamin E, which promotes blood circulation and helps cell regeneration. Eating a handful of almonds can provide 50% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin E.
◇Yogurt
Yogurt is rich in probiotics that promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestines. Probiotics improve immune response by maintaining a healthy intestinal balance. Yogurt contains vitamin D, and vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of developing a cold or flu.
◇Leaf vegetables
Leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale are especially important for immune function. Leaf vegetables are rich in nutrients essential for immune function, such as dietary fiber, folic acid, and antioxidants.
◇Green tea and black tea
Green tea and black tea contain polyphenols and flavonoids, which are antioxidants that help fight disease. In addition, it is rich in L-theanine, an amino acid that strengthens immunity.
◇Garlic
Garlic has excellent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Allicin, which gives garlic its spicy taste, reduces inflammatory responses in the body and activates cells that regulate immune function, such as T cells and B cells.
◇Barley‧Oats
Whole grains such as barley and oats are rich in beta-glucan. Beta-glucan is a type of dietary fiber that has the effect of suppressing cancer cells by increasing immune cell function.
◇Cabbage
The glucosinolate component of cabbage has an anti-cancer immune effect and maximizes the action of white blood cells and cytokines. Vitamin C in cabbage acts as an antioxidant and improves immune function.
◇Fish
Blue fish such as salmon, mackerel, and herring are rich in omega-3 fat. Omega 3 helps protect the lungs from colds and respiratory infections by reducing inflammation and increasing airflow to the lungs.
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