What to eat to enhance resistance and immunity

Mar 11, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Hello doctor, my little baby has been catching colds frequently lately. I'd like to ask what he should eat to boost his resistance and immunity?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Aihua
The best way to enhance resistance and immunity is to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, such as tomatoes, eggplants, carrots, green beans, cabbage, cucumbers, etc. These vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals that can help protect and strengthen the immune system. In addition, eating more fresh fish, such as salmon and mackerel, which provide abundant unsaturated fatty acids, can also help boost the immune system. Furthermore, drinking more vegetable or fruit juices and herbal teas—such as those made from red dates, chrysanthemum, goji berries, and rose petals—can assist in fighting bacteria and viruses. Also, it is important to reduce consumption of greasy foods, such as fried foods, fatty meats, and cheese, as these can impair immune function. Finally, engaging in regular, moderate physical exercise helps improve physical fitness, promote metabolism, and enhance resistance and immunity.