Building our immune systems should be talked about more
now that we’re one year into a pandemic, but most
in the health-care fields only want to talk about the
medicines (vaccines) you should be taking.

If you want to build immunity, there are a number of
ways to do it and thankfully, it doesn’t require a prescription
from a doctor, taking large quantities of vitamins,
exercising for hours each day, or eating and drinking loads of greens.

Here are some simple and low-cost ways to build your immune systems:
* Sugar-
Cut it out entirely or eat occasionally.
Opt for healthier alternatives, like dark honey, stevia, monk fruit
and fruit (fresh and frozen) ripe bananas, berries, etc.
* Exercise Less-
Being fit is great for boosting immune levels, but too much
can overtax the system. If you run or lift weight everyday,
why not do it 3 days a week and take up gentle stretching
or yoga on your off days.

* Sing and Hum-
Believe it or not, both are great ways to develop a stronger
immune levels. Do it in your car or in the shower for
five minutes each day.
* Volunteer-
Yes, giving of yourself, be it helping animals at the shelter or
helping humans at the shelter, being more selfless will boost
immunity levels.

* Eat Meat-
A lot of the news looks down on meat today, but eating
chicken, lean beef and pork can help boost immune levels.
Meat is high in zinc, an important mineral needed to boost
and maintain strong immune levels.
Not into meat? Look for a top quality zinc supplement and take it.

* Eat Colorful Foods-
As the previous post stated, meat is good for your immune system,
and so are vegetables. Fruits and vegetables contain cartenoids, the
pigments that make broccoli green, or eggplants dark purple
or sweet potatoes orange, and these special compounds help
break down harmful substances before they can damage
your cells.

* Spice Things Up-
If you only use salt and pepper to your meals, and not spices and
herbs, you’re missing out on some great tasting food, and the
health benefits of spices and herbs. Many herbs and spices
contain special compounds that keep your immune levels
working at optimal levels. So, start using ginger, cayenne pepper,
marjoram, parsley, cumin, rosemary, cinnamon and turmeric.

* Have Some Stew-
Now that you learned some simple solutions to building
your immune system, here’s a recipe for you and
your loved ones to get you started on your road to an impenetrable
immune system.
The Recipe:
Sweet and Spicy Tomato and Pepper Stew!
Ingredients:
2 Tbs. olive oil
Meat of your choice- 2 pounds of chicken, 1 16 oz steak
or 16 oz. of ground beef. Use chicken thighs, legs or breasts
make sure to cut up the chicken or steak into 1″ cubes
2 green peppers, diced
1 Spanish onion, diced
3 gloves garlic, minced
11/2 Tbs. chili powder
2 tsp.brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. ground ginger
1 can of diced tomatoes, 28 or 32 oz.
1 cup of chicken or beef broth
1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup of raisins
1 can of white or red beans (drained and rinsed)
Rice, (optional) cooked the day before
Fresh parsley or basil, 5 Tbs. chopped

To make:
In a Dutch oven or a large pot, heat the oil over
medium-high heat. Add your meat; saute, stirring often,
until browned, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add green peppers,
onions, and garlic. Reduce to medium or low. Cook,
stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables
are softened. Add the chili powder, brown sugar, salt and
spices; saute for 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, broth, vinegar
and raisins. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook until the meat
is tender and cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.
Stir in the beans for 4 or 5 minutes and serve over
the rice (which you heated up while the stew was cooking)
or eat without the rice.
Finish this dish by sprinkling the parsley over the top.
Enough for 8 servings.

That’s it- Some incredibly simple things you can do-to start
developing “super Immunity!”

Also important:
Read our past post- The Spices That Are Better Than Diet Pills!
Learn more about the incredible benefits you can get from
spices and herbs.

Sources:
* Barry Sears, Ph. D.
* Journal, International Health