A Yogic Diet For Immune Function

Using the Yogic Diet to Improve Immune Function:

Foods to Look For:

colorful fruits/veggies raw or lightly cooked
LOTS of WATER to keep hydrated (also some tea with a little RAW honey)

Strawberries
Kefir
kale
oats
almond butter
beans
matcha
black rice
pumpkin seeds
milk

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Herbs/Spices:
cinnamin
FRESH chopped garlic

Suppliments:
Elderberry
Echinacea
Zinc (do not take on an empty stomach)
Vitamin C (do not take with zinc)

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Beta-carotene and other carotenoids: Apricots, asparagus, beets, broccoli, cantaloupe, carrots, corn, green peppers, kale, mangoes, turnip and collard greens, nectarines, peaches, pink grapefruit, pumpkin, squash, spinach, sweet potato, tangerines, tomatoes, and watermelon
Vitamin C: Berries, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cantaloupe, cauliflower, grapefruit, honeydew, kale, kiwi, mangoes, nectarines, orange, papaya, red, green or yellow peppers, snow peas, sweet potato, strawberries, and tomatoes
Vitamin E: Broccoli, carrots, chard, mustard and turnip greens, mangoes, nuts, papaya, pumpkin, red peppers, spinach, and sunflower seeds

• Omega 3- flax, cold water fish
• Zinc: Found in oysters, red meat, poultry, beans, nuts, seafood, whole grains, fortified cereals, and dairy products
• Selenium: Found in Brazil nuts, tuna, beef, poultry and fortified breads, and other grain products
• Hot peppers/spicy foods- contain "mucolytics" to clear sinus and lungs

From:  http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/antioxidants-your-immune-system-super-foods-optimal-health