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Nutritionists have named the best vegetable to boost immunity – eat it all winter. It has more vitamin C than oranges – Nutrition
It's no secret that vegetables are one of the best foods for the immune system, Sports.kz reports with reference to Focus.ua.
They are loaded with essential nutrients that your body uses to protect cells and fight off pathogens. But among all the vegetables, nutritionists single out one, which they call the best for immunity. Real Simple writes about this.
Vegetable for immunity
When it comes to immune support, red bell peppers take the cake, according to nutritionist Kristen Lorenz.
“Red bell peppers are rich in immune-supporting nutrients, especially vitamin C and vitamin A,” explains Lorenz.
Vitamin C supports the activity of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that helps the body fight pathogens, Lorenz notes. He also…