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HEALTH PAGE #2
Almonds

While it’s not as talked about as vitamin C, vitamin E is also
key to maintaining a healthy immune system—and almonds are
a wonderful source. In fact, a half-cup serving provides nearly
5 100% of the daily recommended amount of vitamin E. They’re
also a good source of plant-based protein, making them a great
hunger-killing snack.
Spinach

6 Leafy greens like spinach and kale have beta carotene, vitamin

C and countless antioxidants to keep your immune system in
fighting shape. Like broccoli, spinach best retains its nutrients
when raw. Add a handful to a salad, or blend it into a smoothie.

Sunflower Seed
7 Don’t let their size fool you; sunflower seeds are packed with

nutrients, including phosphorous, magnesium, vitamin B-6, and
vitamin E. Plus, they add a fun crunch to any salad, stir-fry or
snack.
Green Tea

While both green and black teas are rich in antioxidants, green
tea offers more bang for your buck in the form of epigallocatechin
8 gallate, or EGCG, known to enhance immune function. Green
tea also offers a good dose of the amino acid L-theanine, which
may help produce germ-fighting compounds.

Ginger

9 A common ingredient in cold-fighting remedies, ginger may help
reduce a sore throat and other inflammatory illnesses. It’s also
known to decrease nausea, ease chronic pain, and even lower
cholesterol. To reap its nutritional benefits, it’s best to enjoy your
ginger fresh (versus powder) in sweet and savory preparations.

Jack Fruit

Of course, we couldn’t leave out our favorite immunity-
boosting food of all! Along with being a great source of gut-
10 healthy nutritional fiber, jackfruit is rich in vitamins A and C,

which are both known to help ward off illness. Jackfruit’s high
calcium content strengthens bones, while iron, magnesium,
and copper help improve blood and thyroid function. Easy
to enjoy in sweet or savory dishes, super-versatile jackfruit is
really the jack of all foods.