5 WAYS TO SUPPORT
Your Immune System Healthy new habits to keep your immune system fighting fit, no matter the season. By Anna Blewett
How are you feeling? A bit frazzled, no doubt. But is that high-temp-newcontinuous-cough frazzled or just the regular seasonal bleurgh? Recently, we've all become hyper tuned in to our health, ready to pounce on sensations that might herald the arrival of Covid-19. The efficiency of our bodily functions (or sometimes inefficiency) has been at the forefront of our thoughts over the past year, with worries about our wellbeing sky high. So, taking steps to support your immune system is a double win; you take control of your health anxieties and raise your chances of staying healthy to boot! Here are some simple steps to bringing your immunity A-game...
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EAT FOR YOUR GUT, NOT THE 'GRAM
When it comes to a tip-top immune response, diet is a huge deal, as nutritionist Amaeze Madukah (lifesrecipe.co) explains. "Around 70% of our immune tissues are housed in our gut," says Amaeze. "Eating a
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variety of fruit and veg is the best way to support a diverse population of beneficial gut bacteria." Yes, there are pro- and prebiotic supplements out there, but Amaeze recommends a 'food first' approach. "Aim for 30 different fruits and veg a day," she advises. "It sounds a lot but includes every ingredient such as herbs, onionsand garlic."
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KISS MAGIC FIXES GOODBYE
It's tempting to believe one nutrient can turbo-charge your immunity, but with immune cells at work in our blood, tissues and some key organs, your whole diet is relevant. "Vitamin C, in particular, has been put on a pedestal during the pandemic," says Amaeze. "While it does have a role
