6 Superfoods For Children To Boost Their Immunity

A majority of the diseases that you are likely to acquire in your lifetime won't happen if your immunity is strong. Some disorders like cough, cold, diarrhea and fever are particularly common for children and a lot of sick days can be tough on the child's growth and life. A strong immune system prevents the child from falling sick as his cells attack and kill toxic invaders like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites before they can develop into diseases. Breastfeeding, nutritional supplements and low stress and adequate rest are important for a good immune system but the most important is what the child eats.

Here are 6 superfoods that can boost your child's immunity to make him the next hulk.

1. Yogurt

This is one of the best foods for immunity, and one that our child can easily eat. It is cool, refreshing and can be used in vegetables or salads also. Yogurt contains probiotics that help the cells in your stomach better digest the food. They also help our bodies fight illnesses like cold, throat and ear infections. Rich in zinc, yogurt keeps inflammation in the body to a minimum level.

2. Walnuts

Nuts are good for children because they are storehouses of zinc, iron and a lot of vitamins, specially the B kind. Walnuts in particular are rich in omega 3 fatty acids that is an expert ingredient used for fighting respiratory infections. Others, like almonds and peanuts are also immunity-boosting because they have high quantity of Vitamin E.

3. Citrus fruits

This includes lemons, oranges and grapefruits and other foods that have vitamin C. Citrus fruits are great in strengthening the immune system because they encourage production of white blood cells- our body's main antibodies. Make your child eat citrus fruits to avoid cold and related viral infections.
 

4. Eggs

Eggs are good for your immunity for a number a reasons. First, it is rich in Vitamin A, a nutrient important for your immune system to function well. Second, eggs are good sources of iron and protein, both of which strengthen our immune system and its cells.

5. Leafy greens

Vegetables like spinach, broccoli and kale are superfoods for your immune system because they are rich in folic acid and iron. Folic acid helps our body produce and maintain new cells, including the ones of the immune system. It also prevents changes in DNA that can cause cancer. Iron is also immunity boosting since it increases the supply of oxygen to cells.

6. Sweet potato

Vitamin A based carotenoids that are found in sweet potato are powerful antioxidants that help our immune system fight inflammation. Sweet potato is also good for the immune system because it has another antioxidant called beta-carotene that aids the immune functioning.

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