Improve A Weak immune System With These Eating TipsIf you have a weak immune system, you’ll want to stay away from anything that carries bacteria, virus, or germs that can make you sick. Certain foods can have a high level of bacteria, because of this it is important to read about food production and safety when buying and preparing food. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (opens new window) recommend that children, older adults, and those with weak immune systems avoid these foods: • Raw vegetable sprouts (alfalfa, radish, broccoli, mung beans) because the high risk of Salmonella and E. coli contamination • Raw eggs, unpasteurized eggnog, uncooked Caesar salad dressing, and unbaked meringues because of potential salmonella contamination • Unpasteurized fruit and vegetable juice, such as cider. Only prepare it at home with very clean washed produce. • Raw and uncooked ground meat and poultry • Tofu packed in water Plus avoid eating: • Soft cheese such as feta, Brie, Camembert, blue-veined and Mexican style cheeses that are used to make queso sauce. • Unpasteurized beer • Raw honey • Unwashed raw fruits and vegetables and those that have mold on them • Uncooked brewer’s yeast
You will also want to avoid salad bars, delis, buffets, sidewalk vendors, and potluck gatherings, all tend to have a higher risk of improperly stored or refrigerated food and poor hygiene by the people handling and cooking the food. Make sure you get your tap water tested. City water supplies and or water systems that serve large numbers of people are regularly tested for contamination. But water from private or small community wells usually are not tested. Read the Food Production and Food Safety (opens new window) for tips on how to make sure your water is safe for you and your family. Protein is very important to help improve a weak immune system and keep it strong. If your immune system is weak, start with these protein packing foods to build on: • Lean Meat, Fish, or pasteurized tofu, all WELL COOKED. Check the temperature for the food with a thermometer to make sure it’s at the proper temperature to kill any and all bacteria. See the U.S Department of Agriculture’s food and safety fact sheet (opens new window) complete list of proper cooking temperature for foods. • Canned or dehydrated soup • A multivitamin, instead of supplements that may interact with any treatment you may be on. Talk with your doctor about a good multivitamin that’s right for you. • Pasteurized low-fat milk. • Low-fat pasteurized yogurt.
Having a strong immune system is vital to your general health and how your body responds to sickness. But if you choose to neglect and improperly manage your system you may in turn open up various ailments to yourself such as sickness and disease.
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