Does an Immune-Boosting Diet Exist?
Eating enough nutrients as part of a varied diet is required for the health and function of all cells, including immune cells. Each stage of the body’s immune response relies on the presence of many micronutrients. Examples of nutrients that have been identified as critical for the growth and function of immune cells include vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, selenium and Vitamin E. You can get those nutrients from fruits and vegetables.
What’s great about Fall is that it’s root and squash season, which means you can make lots of delicious sheet pan meals or hearty soups. Another wonderful thing are the Farmer Markets, making it one of the best times to get food right from your local area. When buying regional produce you help the farmers and economy around , as well as cut down on waste. Farmers tend to not wrap everything in plastic, and the food doesn’t have to travel as far, meaning you’ve aided in cutting down on carbon emission. If you’re trying to find your closest farmers market, check your city’s chamber of commerce or find an app that serves your area.
Buying your food seasonally is another way to be more sustainable. When you purchase food that is growing and ripe during its natural season, it is more nutritious, and doesn’t have to be flown in from a faraway land (which makes it more expensive too). Overall it cuts down on use of fossil fuels and is healthier for you.
Click on the link below to find your local farmer markets.
https://www.ams.usda.gov/local-food-directories/farmersmarkets
Learn more about EvCC Sustainability! www.everettcc.edu/green
Mariya Zelenskyy – Media and Outreach Coordinator sustainability@everettcc.edu