Six Foods to Boost a Child's Immune System
What's the best way to make sure your little one is safe from infectious agents and diseases? That's right! A strong immune system. And you know that starts with the right foods, and the right diet. So here's helping you with just that. Read on to discover the six best foods that you can consider adding to your child's diet to boost their immunity.
Six Foods that are Great for a Child's Immune System
Berries
Berries, particularly strawberries, blackberries and blueberries are one of the most powerful sources of antioxidants on the planet, and that's exactly why they are on the top of our list. Plus they also contain loads of fiber and vitamins. What's best is the fact that they are super delicious, and are a hit among picky eaters too! You can add them to smoothies, in a breakfast bowl or serve them straight up in a bowl!
Give this delicious Watermelon Strawberry Smoothie recipe a try!
Almonds
Packed with vitamin E and manganese, almonds are second on the list of foods having the highest amounts of this vitamin. In fact, a 100g serving of almonds contains over 25g of vitamin E. You can offer a handful of these to your little one as a snack or add them to your child's oatmeal to take it up a notch.
Eggs
Eggs are one of the few food sources of vitamin D, which makes them another excellent choice of food to boost your child's immunity. Plus, there are so many ways to get your little one to eat it- scrambled, poached, fried or in an omelette!
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Looking for a great egg recipe? Give these delicious and easy to make Egg Muffins A try!
Yogurt
The probiotics in yogurt have been found to strengthen the immune system and improve digestive health. There are many ways you can include this powerful food into your child's meals. It makes a delicious snack on it's own or add some fruit to give it more of a nutritional boost. Yogurt is also an excellent base for just about any type of smoothie recipe.
This Mango Yogurt Smoothie is always a hit with the kids!
Oats
Oats are a rich natural source of beta glucan, which helps activate the killer cells in the body, which helps the body fight against bacteria, viruses and other harmful agents. While overnight oats are super simple and easy to replicate and get started with, you can also try whipping up a batch of healthy oats cookies for your little one to make it more fun.
Banana Bread Overnights can be enjoyed warm or cold and they are perfect for meal prep!
Spinach
Spinach is one of the healthiest foods on the planet- it is rich in vitamins A, C, E and K, and contains tons of iron, folate, selenium and zinc, all of which are crucial when it comes to improving the functioning of the immune system. It might be a bit tricky to sneak this one into your child's meals, but that little extra effort can make a huge difference.
Looking for a family friendly way to serve up spinach? Give this Spinach Casserole recipe a try!
