5 Foods to Boost Your Immune System

Citrus fruit – Not only are the oranges, lemons and grapefruits full of juicy flavour, they are also powerhouses of Vitamin C. Enjoy as a fruit snack, or why not use within cooking as a marinade or salad dressing?

Ginger – Ginger has always been prized for its medicinal uses, but it can also act as an antihistamine and decongestant; both of which are cold and flu easing. Adding more ginger to your diet can help your body to alleviate ill feeling after a cold.

Garlic – Another food with a lot of medicinal history, but this time for its antiseptic elements. It’s natural deterrents help fight off illness and infection without the need for antibiotics.

Honey – Hot lemon with honey, we’ve all heard of this medical therapy before! The delicate balance of sugars, vitamins, minerals and antibacterial elements found in honey combine to create a compound fit to fight any illness. Honey can coat and soothe an irritated throat, and reduce coughing.

Probiotic yogurt – Whilst probiotic may sound scientifically fancy, it essentially just means ‘good bacteria’. These then work to fight off the bad bacteria in your body, consequently building your immune system.