11 Immune-Boosting Foods to Fight COVID, Say Doctors

Stay Healthy With These Foods By Rebecca Strong Unfortunately, the coronavirus [pandemic](is still in full swing—and as a result, the [Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)]( is maintaining its recommendations to wash your hands frequently, wear a face covering when around others, practice social distancing, and regularly disinfect household surfaces in order to protect yourself. But your body also has its own defense system, too: the [immune system](. Fortunately, doctors say that there are certain foods that can enhance this complex network’s ability to fight off infections like COVID-19. The best immune-boosting foods range from fruits and veggies to spices and shellfish—but the thing they all have in common is that they provide the key nutrients your body needs. [Antioxidants](, vitamins, and minerals play a major role in how effectively your immune system can respond to invaders (like virus particles that enter your system). That’s why one of the best ways to ward off illness is to stick to a [healthy, diverse diet](. "With both the pandemic and the flu becoming more severe during the colder months,it’s especially important to ensure your immune system is in a good position to fight the virus if you do get COVID-19 or any other illness," says [Dr. Nate Favini](, M.D., M.S., medical lead of the preventive primary care practice Forward. "There are many factors that play a role in boosting your immune system—but your diet, exercise, stress levels, and the amount of sleep that you get are the biggest factors that are under your control. You should eat a well-balanced diet that’s rich in vegetables and healthy oils, and low in sugar and [processed foods](." Here are some foods and beverages you’ll want to stock up on now in order to ensure your immune system is in tip-top condition. [READ THE FULL ARTICLE]( Latest Grocery & Healthy Eating News - Kellogg's just announced [the return of one of their beloved, discontinued cereals](, which will be back on grocery store shelves in 2021. - Buffets and beverage stations may not be a thing of the past after all. Grocery stores are finding ways to bring back some popular pre-pandemic amenities for shoppers, including [this coffee and tea perk](. - Recent research has shown that your own home—including your kitchen and other commonly shared rooms—can be just as susceptible to the same health risks as public areas. [Here’s how to safeguard your space](. - Can a drink really curb your cravings for junk food? We spoke to experts and got a variety of professional insights on [which beverages can potentially help stop cravings in their tracks](. What's In Our Cart? In need of a last-minute gift idea? Well, one of the best gifts you can give this year is the present of self-care. We've all been through a lot, and now it's time to make sure we prioritize our health, well-being, and happiness in 2021. [20 BEST WELLNESS GIFT IDEAS]( What To Cook This Week Peanut Butter Blossoms We can't think of a more perfect pairing than peanut butter and chocolate—especially when they’re combined to make the most delicious holiday [cookies](. Learn the step-by-step instructions to make these peanut butter blossoms in [our latest video](! What you’ll need: Butter, brown sugar, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, peanut butter, salt, baking powder, flour, Hershey kisses [GET THE RECIPE]( [About]( [Contact Us]( [FAQs]( [Privacy Policy]( [Terms & Conditions]( [Preferences]( © 2020 Galvanized Media, All Rights Reserved.