Vitamin C is one of the main supplements recommended to boost immune function. (1) What benefits does it provide?
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Not all carbs are created equal and not all carbs are evil like you may believe! Carbs from fruits are typically high in important vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Cherries are one example of this. They are a nutritionally dense food with many nutrients including quercetin, fiber, vitamin C, and melatonin. Cherries have also been shown to improve the quantity and quality of sleep which is critical for a strong immune system. (1, 2)
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All the chocolate lovers can now rejoice. There’s research on dark chocolate showing several potential benefits. Read about those benefits in this post.
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Stress, inflammation, disease...these words aren’t fun to think about. But an incredible antidote to these issues is fun to think about...laughter. “Laughter appears to cause all the reciprocal, or opposite, effects of stress.” - Dr. Lee Berk. Read below to learn some benefits of laughter.
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With sleep being such an important factor in immune function, what can we do to get better sleep? What does better sleep mean? Ideally, 7-9 hours of deep sleep. Since sleep cycles are around 90 minutes in length, 8 hours in bed with 7.5 hours of deep sleep + 30 minutes to fall asleep or wind down is a commonly recommended amount and equals 5 sleep cycles.
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Did you read the recent blog post about Vitamin C? Are you curious about how to incorporate more Vitamin C-rich foods into your daily routine? Try the recipe below (or a variation).
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Vitamin C is a powerful vitamin to support the immune system both acutely and chronically (1). It’s also the “fourth leading nutrient deficiency in the United States” (2). What can we do to increase our Vitamin C levels?
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I’ve heard it said that there is no cold and flu season. But there are seasons where people are lacking in vitamin D, eating poorly, sleeping poorly, and more stressed than normal. These factors are typical for the winter and holiday seasons. To prevent illness and stay well, there are many ways to intentionally support the immune system.
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