Your Mum Told You to eat Your Fruit & Veg as a Kid!

4 Immune-Supporting Fruits and Veggies Your Mum Told You About as A Kid

This article is dedicated to Mum's and Nanna's. They’re the original activists of the ‘eat-your-fruits-and-veggies or "there is no dessert" movement.

Science now tells us that fruits and veggies are beneficial for your health. There is a lot of research to indicate that they’re also effective at supporting your immune system.

With Coronavirus driving everyone insane, there’s never been a better time to listen to your Mum and Nanna - and start eating your fruits and veggies.

This article will discuss four fruits and veggies that are proven to support your immune system, and some interesting recipes to complement them.

Spinach

Spinach isn’t just supposed to make your muscles strong; it also does the same for your immune system. Spinach has a lot of vitamin C and studies show that vitamin C may be effective at preventing and treating respiratory infections such as Coronavirus.

Spinach also has a high level of antioxidants and according to studies, antioxidants are useful for keeping the immune strong.

Additionally, studies show that spinach may be effective as a supplemental cancer treatment.

Although spinach is great for your general health and immune system, eating too much of it can lead to health problems. Spinach is full of oxalate, a crystal that can lead to the formation of kidney stones.

Watermelon

92% of the watermelon is water, which basically makes the watermelon closer to a green glorified water storage than a fruit. That’s why it’s the runner-up in the ‘I’m a fraud’ fruit and veggie competition, coming only second to its brother the cucumber.

But there is no denying that the watermelon can play a great role in supporting your immune system.

According to the Mayo Clinic, watermelons are full of antioxidants - which are important to keeping your immune system strong. The Mayo Clinic also mentions that watermelon’s antioxidant lycopene is linked to a decreased risk of cancer, heart disease, and age-related eye disease.

Plus, it has many vitamins that are important to skin, eye health, and the nervous system.

Sweet Potato

The sweet potato has some awesome immune-supporting benefits.

Studies say that sweet potato is full of vitamin A and a lack of vitamin A is linked to a weakened immune system.

Additionally, sweet potato seems to be able to improve memory function, according to research. Other studies indicate that it can reduce cognitive impairment because of its antioxidants.

French fries are boring, try making sweet potato fries at home instead!

Citrus Fruit

Citrus fruits are known to support the immune system. According to studies, a lack of vitamin C may lead to a compromised immune system. Additionally, vitamin C may be effective in preventing and treating respiratory infections such as Coronavirus.

Conclusion

Fruits and veggies are great at supporting your immune system, which is especially important at the current moment.

Some of the fruits and veggies that are proven to aid your immune system are spinach, watermelon, citrus fruits, and sweet potato.

So, are you going to listen to Mum and Nanna? Which fruits and veggies here are your favorites? Tell us in the comments below…

This is not medical advice; this article was created for informational purposes only. This is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not delay seeking medical advice or disregard it due to any content on this website or included in this post.

This is not medical advice; this article was created for informational purposes only. This is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not delay seeking medical advice or disregard it due to any content on this website or included in this post.