Boost Your Immunity with Delicious, Seasonal Foods
Chapa-De Indian Health Auburn Grass Valley | Medical Clinic
We can support and boost our immune system by choosing foods that offer a wide range of important nutrients, such as fruits and vegetables. Selecting local and in-season produce is a great way to maximize health benefits and fight off illness.
California-Grown Fruits and Vegetables
California grows an impressive array of fruits and vegetables that we can enjoy when they are in-season. Examples of the many immune-boosting options available to us include:
Spring
- Leeks
- Spinach
- Strawberries
- Asparagus
Summer
- Blueberries
- Sweet Potatoes
- Peppers
- Tomatoes
Fall
- Almonds
- Peaches
- Peppers
- Mandarins
Winter
- Oranges
- Kale
- Squashes
- Beets
Find out more about which foods are in season in California HERE.
Other Immune-Boosting Foods
Not all immune-boosting foods are fruits or vegetables. Here’s a sample of other nutritious foods that can be found all year long:
- Dark Chocolate
- Turmeric
- Oily fish
- Ginger
- Garlic
- Green Tea
- Kefir
- Sunflower seeds
Learn more about immune-boosting foods HERE.
For more information about Chapa-De, call our Auburn location at (530) 887-2800 or our Grass Valley location at (530) 477-8545 or visit us online at chapa-de.org.
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