It’s more important than ever to keep your immune system healthy and care for your beautiful body! We’re sharing five powerhouse vitamins and nutrients that you can incorporate into your healthy lifestyle to up your immunity. 

These are easy to get naturally from your fave TIU approved foods ~ leafy greens, colorful fruits and veggies, lean proteins...plus some TIU goodies designed specifically to keep you healthy! 

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a powerhouse antioxidant that boosts your immune system in several key ways. Vitamin C supports the production of white blood cells, which help protect the body from infection. It also helps these white blood cells function effectively and protects them from damaging free radicals, which have been linked to disease. Research shows that vitamin C deficiency can lead to impaired immunity and higher chances of infection. 

Get it in: Citrus fruits, strawberries, leafy greens, bell peppers, Brussels sprouts, and our fave...Tone It Up Protein + Immunity (it has 550% of your daily vitamin C in just one scoop!)

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Vitamin E

Vitamin E can help protect our cells from damage and even repair damaged cells. Research shows that high doses of vitamin E can help protect our immune cells from stress, which enhances our immune system overall. 

Get it in: Avocado, almonds, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, spinach, broccoli 

Vitamin A

Like vitamin C, vitamin A plays a big role in producing white blood cells, which help capture and clear bacteria from our bodies. 

Get it in: Carrots, sweet potato, pumpkin, squash, red bell peppers

Zinc

Zinc helps our immune systems fight off bacteria and viruses. Some studies show that zinc can even help reduce the duration of a cold. 

Get it in: Beans, seeds, nuts, lean meats, seafood, yogurt, chickpeas  

Protein: 

We talk about the amazing benefits of protein a lot — boosted metabolism, lean muscles, strong hair, skin, and nails — but did you know it also helps up your immunity?! Our immune system cells and antibodies rely on protein because it helps build and repair body tissue. 

Get it in: Lean meats, seafood, nuts, beans, legumes, and of course Tone It Up Protein!

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