Nourish Your Body, Boost Your Immune System
Given the recent developments around the Coronavirus, or COVID-19, we wanted to give some great tips on simple ways we can nourish our bodies and boost our immune system. Below is a video from our Director of Health and Wellness, Staci Kidder. Plus, some super simple ways to work those immune-boosting foods into your everyday diet.
Quick Tips:
- Explore an easy and very nutritious salad dressing: lemon, fresh garlic and a touch of olive oil.
- Green leafy vegetables and berries are easily blended into smoothies for an immune-boosting snack or meal.
- Use plain yogurt drizzled with honey and topped with berries for a probiotic dietary enhancement.
Growing Immune Boosting Vegetables
Even if you have limited space, growing a few vegetables from seeds can be a rewarding and simple experience that keeps fresh food on your table. Here are ten of the easiest vegetables to grow from seeds, according to the Farmer’s Almanac:
Green Beans, Beets, carrots, cucumbers, kale, lettuce, peas, winter squash, radishes and summer squash such as zucchini.