The 16 Easiest Immune Boosting Recipes To Tryfcafotodigital – Getty Images “Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” It’s the time of the year when everyone is getting sick. You’re probably constantly washing your hands and sanitizing all the surfaces to […]
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It’s the time of the year when everyone is getting sick. You’re probably constantly washing your hands and sanitizing all the surfaces to avoid any unwanted illnesses. But one of the easiest things you can do to protect yourself from coming down with something is to eat nutrient-rich foods that are also tasty.
These simple recipes are loaded with immune-boosting nutrients, like Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, zinc, and probiotics, to name a few. Not to mention that they are all vibrant, flavorful, and easy to make.
Easy Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup with Ginger
“This Creamy Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup is a simple, one-bowl meal that's brimming with immune-boosting nutrients,” says. Stephanie McKercher, MS, RDN, dietitian and creator of the Grateful Grazer food blog. The carrots deliver more than the daily serving of Vitamin A, a nutrient that is involved in immune function.
Get the Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup recipe from Grateful Grazer
Pomegranate Smoothie
“Packed with fresh ginger, juicy pomegranates and creamy coconut milk, this refreshing pomegranate smoothie boasts vitamin C and antioxidants, which are key for the function of immune cells and protection from oxidative damage during the immune response,” says Kara Lydon, RD, LDN, Owner of Kara Lydon Nutrition and The Foodie Dietitian Blog.
Get the Pomegranate Smoothie recipe from Kara Lydon Nutrition
Tomato Orzotto with Ground Beef
Lean beef is a good source of zinc, a mineral that plays an important role in immune health. “A serving of lean beef (about 3-ounces) in this Orzotto recipe provides 39% of the daily value for zinc,” says Elizabeth Shaw, MS RDN, Health and Nutrition Communications Media Authority, and the owner of ShawSimpleSwaps.com.
“In addition, the tomatoes have lycopene, another important nutrient that acts as an antioxidant to kick the "bad guys" that can wreak havoc on your immune system to the curb,” Shaw adds.
