Nothing is worse than feeling sick and tired. With back-to-school and the change of seasons, learning how to stay strong when you feel weak will give you a leg up on your health. This week has been a challenge. Each day has brought more tiredness and less energy. The voice is even escaping me. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://bit.ly/WomenofIMPACT So in order to keep you at arms length and healthy, let's jam out about how to stay strong when you feel weak. Most of us know how important these vitamins are when it comes to the immune system. 

• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin E

However, there are some you haven't even talked about. The K.I.S.S. ~ Strengthen your immune system!

• Zinc: It's an essential mineral for a healthy immune system as it supports cellular activity, healing wounds, and normal growth. Zinc also acts as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.
  • Foods high in zinc: eggs, red meat (grass-fed beef or lamb), chickpeas, cashews, almonds, hemp seeds, and pumpkin seeds, plus more.
• Selenium: It's a necessary mineral to fight seasonal sickness. It also helps to counteract the aging of the immune system. So as you get wiser, you immune system stays a little younger.
  • Brazil nuts are one of the richest sources of selenium. You don't need a ton a day (like 2-3).
  • Eggs, salmon, beef, and turkey including sunflower seeds, brown rice, mushrooms, and spinach.
• Vitamin A: This vitamin is special! It packs a punch for an incredible immune system. It keeps your mucous membranes that cover internal organs strong so infection is kept out. Vitamin A is also important for proper functioning of immune cells and for the generation of antibody responses to specific antigens.
  • Eggs, meat, fish, and organs like liver (preformed vitamin A). Your body can use it as it.
  • Eat colorful vegetables (deep green, yellow, and orange). Kale, spinach, carrots, and sweet potatoes. These plant-based sources contain provitamin A carotenoids,(including beta-carotene). Your body has to break this down to be utilized.

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