Diet
- 1 tsp of sugar lowers immune function for up to 5 hours
- Limit processed or pre-prepared food that contain additives
- Eat green leafy vegetables every day OR supplement with a greens powder
- Eat lots of garlic, onions and ginger – can be added to many types of food
- Drink 1/2 body weight in oz (ex. 150 lbs = 75 oz water daily)
- Dilute juice as it contains sugar that will decrease immune function – use pure fruit juice with no sugar added
- Do not drink pop or ice tea
- Limit caffeine intake
- Eat complex carbohydrates including brown rice and quinoa – avoid refined carbs becase the sugar content will impact immune function
- Avoid food allegies and sensitivities – if you are unsure of aggravating foods, try limiting dairy and wheat as they are the most common food allergies that impact viral immunity
- Avoid refined foods such as breads, cookies, donuts, bagels and cakes
- Eat good quality protein with each meal such as organic chicken and turkey, lentils and beans and “safe fish”. For more information on good fish choices visit: http://www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/oehas/fish/guide.pdf