The ABC’s of immune boosting foods
You don’t need fancy foods to boost your immunity – here are a few everyday colourful favourites to strengthen your immune system this winter.
Red capsicums, carrots, peas, and broccoli
Brightly coloured and loaded with vitamin A, these are a fantastic addition to salads, stir-fries, and soups.
Vitamin A is important for immune system function and helps keep skin healthy. Vitamin A can also be found in eggs, and some fortified milk products.
Oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruit
Packed with vitamin C, these citrus fruits are perfect for boosting immunity and fighting off winter colds.
Bananas and apricots
These foods are full of potassium which is essential for proper nerve and muscle function. Potassium also helps control blood pressure and prevent kidney stones.
Spinach
Spinach is a powerhouse, packed full of many of the nutrients our bodies need to stay healthy, including vitamin K, which is essential for healthy bones and wound healing.
Blueberries and strawberries
Frozen or fresh, blueberries1 and strawberries are rich in antioxidants that help protect your cells and support immune health.
Add them to oatmeal or yoghurt for a tasty treat.
Red capsicums, carrots, peas, and broccoli
Brightly coloured and loaded with vitamin A, these are a fantastic addition to salads, stir-fries, and soups.
Vitamin A is important for immune system function and helps keep skin healthy. Vitamin A can also be found in eggs, and some fortified milk products.
Oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruit
Packed with vitamin C, these citrus fruits are perfect for boosting immunity and fighting off winter colds.
Bananas and apricots
These foods are full of potassium which is essential for proper nerve and muscle function. Potassium also helps control blood pressure and prevent kidney stones.
Spinach
Spinach is a powerhouse, packed full of many of the nutrients our bodies need to stay healthy, including vitamin K, which is essential for healthy bones and wound healing.
Blueberries and strawberries
Frozen or fresh, blueberries¹ and strawberries are rich in antioxidants that help protect your cells and support immune health.
Add them to oatmeal or yoghurt for a tasty treat.