What are immune-boosting foods?

Diet can play a really important part in keeping the immune system healthy. I generally recommend opting for food in its freshest form, but some specific foods that can be helpful include:

- Fresh fruit including kiwi and strawberries – these are full of immune-boosting vitamin C

- Green leafy vegetables like spinach and kale – these have nutrients like vitamin C, A and E which are all good for the immune system

- Mushrooms – help to encourage the production of white blood cells which protect the body from infection

- Oats – contain B vitamins which may boost immunity

- Nuts and seeds – contain plenty of zinc which supports normal immune function.

You can read more about this topic in my blog 'How can diet boost our immune system?'.