A strong immune system – as easy as 1,2,3
I get really upset when my clients suddenly fall sick and skip trainings. I know many of them feel guilty as well, so that’s why I’m often asked how to build a strong immune system and fight colds, infections, avitaminose and other unpleasant stuff that add to the stress of daily routines.
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Vitamins strike back
Instead of insanely purchasing drugstore vitamins, turn tonatural sources of vitamins A, E and C – that’s what we are aiming for. Hit on carrots, spinach, rose hip berries for provitamin A and bring out the good old citrus fruits and apples for vitamin C. For vitamin E, force yourself to down at least two spoonsful of olive oil daily – good advice also shared by the World Health Association. Or at least treat yourself to one spoonful of vegetable oil (tip: can be consumed together with a healthy salad).
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Partner with zinc and selenium
No, I am not daring you to start a home-run chemical laboratory, rather than stating that these elements are great comrades for your immune system. Selenium can be found in crude grains and barm (no, I am not saying you should drink beer!) and grain bread, beef, veal, turkey and garlic are your first go-to for zinc.
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Walk the line
Surprisingly (not really), but walks that are at least 30 minutes long are very beneficial to many aspects of your well-being and do strengthen your immunity. So next time you I expect you to arrive to our gym training by foot. Bonus: I might cut off the warm up on the treadmill. Well maybe.
Stay healthy and wash your muscular hands!