I sincerely hope that everybody had a good start into a New Year. Like many of my readers I wish to stay healthy and plan to do everything possible to enjoy my good health for as long as I can.
Strong immune system is one of the most important factors in good health and there are many ways to boost it. If you asked me, nutrition is one of the most pleasant ones.
By simply consuming foods that are known for their anti-bacterial and anti-viral action, you can increase your resistance to seasonal infections such as common cold or flu, for instance.
By simply consuming foods that are known for their anti-bacterial and anti-viral action, you can increase your resistance to seasonal infections such as common cold or flu, for instance.
In my immune system boosting recipe I used
- Cranberries - these crimson red berries are well known for their anti-bacterial action in the urinary tract, but now scientists agree that unique compounds in cranberries may benefit entire body, including the immune system;
- Ginger - balances the immune system and restores its proper function. Well researched compounds in ginger have the potential to activate the T-cells of our immune system. T-cells are capable of destroying cells infected by viruses. They can even destroy tumor cells in the body.
- Garlic - has been used for thousands of years to cure various ailments and diseases. Studies show that people who consume garlic have fewer colds and also recover faster from cold or flu-like symptoms.
- Chili pepper - contains vitamin C which the body uses to produce the germs-fighting white blood cells. A compound in chili known as capsaicin reduces inflammation, helps clear congestion and may prevent sinus infections.
- Oranges - are not only rich in cold-fighting, immune system supporting vitamin C, they contain bio-flavonoids, vitamin A, and fiber - that prevent inflammation and help strengthen the immune system.
~ Immune System Boosting Salad Dressing ~
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 inch fresh ginger root
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1 small hot chili pepper
- 1/4 cup virgin olive oil
- juice of 1 large navel orange
- 1/3 tsp pink Himalaya salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Method:
- Toss all the ingredients into a blender and process until velvety smooth. Adjust the taste to your personal liking and serve with robust winter greens, winter roots salads, or as a deep. Enjoy in good company!
Tips: I did not use any sweetener in this dressing and made it vegan. The orange I used was sweet enough. It blended well with all the other ingredients without overshadowing them. If you love raw honey you can add some to this recipe, but I would not use any other sweetener since sugar suppresses the effectiveness of some types of immune cells (mostly phagocytes). Honey is known for its immune system supporting qualities and is good for you.
In radiant health, passionately raw - Dominique
Dominique Allmon@2017
*Information in this article is for educational purposes only. It is not meant to diagnose or cure a disease.