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With so much information available, how do you know which products are the best to help boost your immune system? And when and how much should you take? Amanda Williams, MPH brings you all of the information you need on basic nutrients that can be beneficial at this time.
A new report published in the Irish Medical Journal reports that Vitamin D supplements may aid in the resistance of respiratory infections, such as the coronavirus or limit the severity of the illness in those infected, according to researchers.
Invite Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH
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On today’s episode, I am going to be covered some of our superfoods! I touched on this a bit on the Coronavirus and Stress podcast episode (click here to listen now), including the importance of getting proper nutrients at this time. Today we will talk about some important Invite Health formulas that you may want to incorporate into your diet, some tips and tricks on how you can utilize these products in different recipes. Right now, everyone is having a difficult time accessing the normal foods that you’ve been eating – supermarkets are running low on supplies. So you may want to turn to supplementation to ensure you are getting all of the vitamins and minerals you need to support overall wellness at this time.
What is a Superfood?
Oftentimes, when people hear the word “superfood” they are not exactly sure what it means. A superfood is generally a food that is naturally loaded with wonderful amounts of vitamins, minerals and key essential fatty acids (like omega-3s). A great example of this is avocados; they contain tons of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and healthy fats. This is important in order to maintain our immune system, our heart and our brain. But there are so many other foods that are out there that can also be important. Another example is organic flax. Flax powder itself is loaded with key vitamins and minerals, along with omega-3 fatty acids.
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The InVite Health Difference
The Invite Health superfood category consists of a variety of products that have been formulated for numerous benefits, including Beets Hx, Cocoa Hx, Reds Hx and Greens Hx. If you know you are not getting adequate nutrition throughout your day, you’ll want to use these superfood powders (especially our Reds Hx and Greens Hx powders) so you can ensure you are getting the vitamins and minerals from fruits and vegetables.
The CDC reports that 76% of Americans do not get adequate amount of fruit servings per day (2 cups). And 87% of Americans are not yielding the amount of adequate vegetable intake per day (3 cups).
In both the Reds and the Greens Hx formulas, you will find all of this and a wonderful Probiotic blend. Probiotics are our friendly bacteria that helps support both our immune and digestive systems. Remember that 70% of your immune system is located within the intestines, which are loaded down with bacteria.
For chocolate lovers, our Cocoa Hx superfood powder is for you! This powder does not just contain important cocoa flavonols (antioxidants), but you are also getting a wonderful fruit extract blend in this formula.
Beets Hx is a combination of beet root extract (extremely beneficial for your heart and brain) and Montmorency Tart Cherry extract, which is a very strong antioxidant that can further support cardiovascular health. This formula can also help your body during times of stress.
Superfood Recipes
Many of us are at home right now and maybe we’re not too savvy in the kitchen. You are trying to find ways to pass the day, being creative with your food and overall nutrition. You can find these recipes by clicking here, but some of my favorites include:
Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie
Healthy Aging Smoothie
Immunity Smoothie
Clear Skin Smoothie
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On today’s episode, I am going to be discussing chronic disease states and the risk for Coronavirus. This is something that we’ve all been hearing about. Those who have chronic diseases or underlying medical conditions that may be impacting your immune system can put you at a greater risk for COVID-19. The symptoms can also be much more severe and can significantly impact your health in a negative way. This is important to discuss because, when it comes to many disease states, many Americans fall into these categories. I’ve been getting a lot of questions via email and calls from our customers that are considered about this, and I certainly see the reason why.
Chronic Disease States
One of the areas that I have researched within my Public Health degree is disease states and outbreaks, or epidemiology. This includes looking at the biostatistics and how different health events are effecting different people’s immune health. When you hear about community spread of a virus, of this infection spreading at a rapid rate, and especially impacting those who are more vulnerable, you have to include people who have underlying health conditions. But individuals who are carrying this virus can also have strong immune system, and still experience mild to moderate symptoms. But when we think about the wide range of people in the United States that have conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, prediabetes, and heart disease, these can all lower the efficiency of your immune system. Those who have autoimmune conditions or those who are on medications are also part of this group, as certain medications may be deleting key nutrients from your body.
Maintaining Your Health In Spite of a Disease
Many times, a doctor will just label your condition without telling you that if you are managing your health (even in spite of a disease) your immune system may still be able to fend these things off. If you can manage your disease, you can lower your risk for complications including viral infections or bacterial infections. Unfortunately, right now, everyone is so overwhelmed with incorrect information. If you are continuously stressing out, you could be lowering your immune system. Cortisol can really be your enemy.
This is why incorporating healthy foods into your diet is so important in helping bolster up your immune defenses. Be sure to eat a many fruits and vegetables as possible. Adhering to a Mediterranean diet can help keep your body in a low state of inflammation. So, if you can manage your disease state during COVID-19, but also on a daily basis, then you will find that your immune system will act in kind.
So when you look at different marks for inflammation to access the state of hyper-inflammation going on in the body, you can see that when you adhere to a healthy diet those markers for inflammation begin to come down. So, the key right now is managing your disease states.
Stick to these foods:
Because access to all foods may not be possible, you may want to turn to supplementation. Reds Hx and Greens Hx contain powerful antioxidants and ingredients that can help support your overall wellness and a healthy immune system. These products also contain Probiotics to help you boost your immune system further. These formulations can help give your body what it needs to fight off free radicals.
Other immune-boosting nutrients include:
Following these healthy tips can help keep you strong and your immune system working at its best.
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