Mother Gaia has given us a plethora of different foods that come in all shapes, colours and sizes. Our immune system relies on this food to keep us healthy and strong. Our immune system works hard every second of every day in defending us from nasty viruses and bacteria. With this 24h 7 day a week shift, doesn’t our body deserve the best possible nourishment for within? Of course!
So whether you’re trying to combat flu season, preparing for a big race or preparing yourself for a sacred ceremony including these 10 foods in your daily meal plan will help boost that immunity.
1. Cacao
Pure Raw cacao also known as the Food of the Gods is more that just a food but a delicacy. Consumed and worshipped by the Mayans thousands of years ago, this superfood has 40 times the antioxidants of blueberries, 499mg of magnesium per 100g and is a rich source of iron and zinc. Not only does consuming cacao positively increase our body’s immunity but it enhances our feel good feelings and our intuition. No wonder cacao ceremonies have become so popular!2. Chaga
Chaga also called the Cancer Healer is a fungus found primarily on birch trees. Chaga mushroom has been used for thousands of year in ancient Siberian medicine to boost immunity and improve health on a whole. Chaga mushroom is composed of wide range of bioavailable vitamins and minerals such as zinc, selenium, B vitamins and essential amino acids. The uniqueness of this mushroom doesn’t stop there. Chaga has the highest level of naturally occurring melanin that we know of today. This helps to activate your Pineal Gland and thus awaken your third eye. How to consume this magical mushroom and raise your vibration and immunity? Try brewing some chaga tea or adding a teaspoon of chaga powder to your smoothies or hot chocolate.
3. Ashwaghanda
Ashwaghanda is an adaptogen. Adaptogens are wonderful plants and herbs that help to bring the body’s stress response to adequate levels. Thus making us more resilient in times of stress both physically and emotionally. Ashwaghanda not only helps with stress but is wonderful immune booster. Indeed, ashwaghanda increases the production of antibodies which are little proteins in our system which play an essential role in the immune system by fighting off bacteria and viruses.
To begin start by taking 200-500mg per day of Ashwaghanda then gradually increase to about 2000mg 3 times a day for a period of three months to reap full benefits of this magical plant!
4. Spirulina
Ah, the holy grail of green foods! Spirulina has been used since the time of the Aztecs in Central Mexico to boost their immunity. Spirulina is a blue-green algae that grows naturally in oceans and salt water lakes. The main active ingredient in this blue-green algae is phycocyanin. Phycocyanin helps prevent the production of inflammatory signalling molecules and warding of free radicals, which in turn leads to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory powers. Also a rich source of protein and plant-based vitamin B12, an essential vitamin involved in the metabolism of every cell in the human body.
Taking 3-6 tablets of spirulina for 3 months will give you the immunity boost you need, especially during those cold winter months.
