With the coronavirus still making headlines and flu season continuing to linger, I wanted to share simple tips to boost your immune system naturally.

Did you know your gut houses 70% of the cells that make up your immune system? To make sure the system is strong, keep your gut flora balanced and healthy by taking probiotics or eating natural sources of them like yogurt, kefir, and kombucha. (There are a lot of good probiotics out there, but one brand I like is Jarrow Formulas.)

Eating plenty of fresh, whole foods will arm you with virus-fighting nutrients, especially vitamins A and C. Foods high in vitamin A include eggs, grass-fed butter, spinach, bone broth, and cod liver oil while bell peppers, kale, broccoli, and sweet potato are rich in vitamin C.

Supplements like Nuun immunity tablets and herbal teas like green, chamomile and echinacea  are easy, on-the-go sources of antioxidants and immune support.

Nothing can replace a good night’s sleep when it comes to keeping your immune system strong. Aim for a minimum of 7 hours per night or 49 hours per week, meaning you can make up hours if you need to and still get the benefits.

Along with being a powerful antioxidant, zinc has been shown to fight infection and treat colds. Foods rich in zinc include pumpkin and hemp seeds, grass-fed beef, chickpeas, lentils, cashews, spinach, mushrooms, and cocoa powder.

Now Take Action

What’s one action you can take right away to start strengthening your immune system? Leave comment here or on Instagram with which tip you’ll be acting on first.