Everyday Foods That Boost Your Immune System




fresh pieces pork ready to cook on a dark backgroundPork

It’s important to get the recommended 8 to 11 mg of zinc per day to keep the immune system functioning properly, says Weiler. She recommends adding pork as another zinc source in a balanced diet, be it a grilled pork chop or tenderloin.

almond nuts in white bowl isolated on beige background minimal flat lay style top view, copy spaceAlmonds

Almonds are high in vitamin E, containing around 7 mg per serving, explains Lofton. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that can help protect cells from damage and therefore, potentially prevent illness.