LOGIN / REGISTER Sport Swimming Accessibility Corporate About Us #FeelGood Articles Foods To Boost Your Immune System As lockdown continues, its important now more than ever that we look at ways to keep ourseves fit and heatlhy. There are plenty of ways to keep your immune system functioning optimally. These include: Maintaining good nutrition Being physically active Meditating and managing stress Getting plenty of sleep In this article we’ll be focusing on your diet. We’ve listed some key nutrients that play a vital role in keeping your immune system in tip top condition. Beta Carotene The body converts beta carotene into vitamin A, that works as an antioxidant which is essential for a healthy immune system. Antioxidants are the substances that prevent slow damage to cells caused by free radicals. Good sources of beta carotene include carrots, spinach, apricots, sweet potatoes, kale, squash and broccoli. Morroccan Sweet Potato and Chickpea Recipe Vitamin C Vitamin C has several important functions, including: Protects cells and keeps them healthy Maintains healthy skin, blood vessels and bones Helps with wound healing Studies suggest that consuming 200 milligrams of Vitamin C can reduce the symptoms of a common cold. You can reach your 200-milligram limit by combining foods such as strawberries, grapefruit, oranges, mango, broccoli, cooked cabbage, red and green peppers. Mango Lassi Smoothie Recipe Vitamin D Vitamin D is an important one as it regulates the production of protein that kills bacteria and viruses. Although there is no evidence to prove that vitamin D supplements will protect you against coronavirus, it might be worth investing in some vitamin D supplements, especially if you’re not getting enough of this important vitamin through your food. There are plenty of good food sources that contain vitamin D. Here are some examples, cheese, mushrooms, eggs, fatty fish, including canned fish (salmon and sardines). Breakfast Burrito Recipe Zinc Zinc has become a popular treatment for the common cold, as well as fighting infections and healing wounds. Research has shown that low levels of zinc may impair your immune function. Sources of zinc include lentils, beans, fortified cereals, seeds, nuts and if you’re really fancy crab and lobster. Black Bean Burger Recipe #FeelGood How To Fuel Your Body Before And After A Workout Food And Nutrition Articles Stay Home, Stay Active & #FeelGood © Copyright 2006-2021 © Sheffield City Trust. All Rights Reserved. Sheffield City Trust in partnership with Sheffield City Council. Sheffield City Trust is a registered company with registration number 2226575 and VAT registration number 471029758. The registered address of Sheffield City Trust is Riverside East, 2 Millsands, Sheffield, S3 8DT. Contact Us | Jobs | Articles | Gender Pay Gap Report | Terms and Conditions | Privacy | Modern Slavery I feel a lot better after i have done some exercise with SIV and i have even started to do my exercises in a morning before i get out of bed! Margaret, 80. Care Home Resident