For nearly a decade, clean-eating expert Chef Mareya Ibrahim has persistently shared the simple yet powerful message that food is medicine – and whole fruits and veggies are key to health and wellbeing. Now, a recent United Nations report names 2021 the “International Year of Fruits and Vegetables,” echoing this crucial message and calling for sustainable production methods that empower greater food security worldwide.
5 Powerful Immunity-Boosting Ingredients by Chef Mareya Ibrahim
America’s “Fit Foodie” Chef Mareya Ibrahim is the award-winning inventor behind the eatCleaner®, eatSafe™, and eatFresh™ collections of plant-based food safety products, as well as the best-selling author of Eat Like You Give A Fork: The Real Dish on Eating to Thrive. Following a year marked by an ongoing global pandemic, Chef Ibrahim shares the essential fruits and veggies necessary to help boost immunity and support balanced health, naturally:
- “C” is for citrus. The body does not produce or store Vitamin C on its own. Zesty grapefruit, orange, or lemon infuses a kick of this germ-fighting vitamin to your day. Enjoy as an anytime snack or add a squeeze to water or tea.
- Paint the plate red. Speaking of Vitamin C, one red bell pepper carries three times the amount of a Florida orange… plus a punch of beta carotene, a mighty wellness-supporting antioxidant.
- Go green. A snack or side dish of broccoli delivers a dose of Vitamins A, C, and E, along with fiber and rich antioxidants. Enjoy raw or steamed to preserve this powerhouse veggie’s powerful nutritional content.
- Infection-fighting flavor booster. A teaspoon-full of garlic goes a long way toward flavorful dishes packed with immune-supporting allicin. Bonus: some studies suggest this pungent superfood may also help slow the hardening of arteries and reduce blood pressure.
- Recovery root. Ginger root adds subtle spice to recipes and hot beverages, while also helping to decrease inflammation and soothe the stomach. Try it in Chai tea for extra zing!
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