Your immune system’s job is to fight pathogens that may enter your body. If it works well, you stay healthy and bacteria and viruses don’t stand a chance. But there are several reasons that your resistance is lower, causing you to get sick regularly.

Of course, the most important ways to keep your body strong and healthy are a healthy lifestyle and diet. A varied and balanced diet, with regular exercise and good sleep, contribute to an optimally functioning immune system. Furthermore, it is also important to avoid stress, as well as bad habits such as smoking and alcohol consumption.

But if you do notice that your resistance could use some support, there are superfoods that can help. These boost your immune system by providing important nutrients. They include spices, medicinal mushrooms and cocoa. Take advantage of their special power and keep yourself feeling fit and vital this winter as well.

1. Green tea

Green tea is particularly rich in flavonoids, including high concentrations of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). Possibly, it can improve the immune system and lower the risk of colds. Also, this flavonoid is thought to have antiviral properties may have. The most potent green tea is matcha tea, which contains the highest concentration of antioxidants and flavonoids.

2. Medicinal mushrooms

Medicinal mushrooms are true superfoods and rich in various bioactive compounds that can help support immunity. For example, they contain antioxidants, polysaccharides and minerals. These contribute to the proper functioning of various components of resistance, such as stimulating the production of immune cells. Also, many of the medicinal mushrooms have antiviral and antibacterial properties. The best mushrooms for your resistance are:

• Reishi: Supports T-cell production and may also have antiviral properties. This mushroom is also high in beta-glucans, which can help activate white blood cells. This gives them a more powerful effect and allows them to be more effective in their fight against disease.
• Chaga: Is rich in betulinic acid and triterpenes, which have antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal activity. From research show that chaga increases cytokines (signaling proteins), which can help regulate the immune response.
• Maitake: Maitake can also help support your immunity well because of its antiviral properties.
• Turkey Tail supports immune system function. The polysaccharopeptides have immunomodulatory properties, which help to rebalance immunity.
• Cordyceps stimulates the production of protective immune cells and improves the response of the immune system. Also, this mushroom has antiviral properties.

In our webshop you will find a large selection of medicinal mushrooms. They come in different forms, such as extracts, capsules and powders.

3. Ginger

Ginger is a well-known spice, but did you know that it is also one of the superfoods you can use to support your immunity? It has powerful anti-inflammatory properties and is rich in antioxidants. It contains several substances that can prevent viral replication. In addition, it prevents viruses from entering body cells. One of the active ingredients is gingerol. This has antimicrobial properties.

You can use ginger in many different ways. Use fresh ginger in your meals, make ginger tea, incorporate it into your smoothie or drink a ginger shot.

4. Raw cocoa

Raw cacao is known for its many healthy properties. It can likewise contribute a lot to a well-functioning resistance. In fact, it is a good source of magnesium, a mineral that plays a role in metabolism and the immune system. It also acts as an anti-inflammatory, which is of great importance in inflammatory diseases. Raw cocoa contains 53 mg of magnesium per 10 grams (1 tablespoon). So that is a good reason to include raw cacao in your diet daily.

Furthermore, cocoa is rich in flavonoids and antioxidants. These help protect your body from free radicals. These radicals damage cells and increase your chances of getting sick. Cocoa has been found to contain as much as 20 times more antioxidants than blueberries, for example, and also 3 times more than green tea.

In our shop you will find different types of raw cacao. Do you go for the cacao seeds (e.g. Organic Cacao Seeds), then you can incorporate them into smoothies or put them in your yogurt. You can also make delicious and healthy homemade cocoa with it. But you can also go for Raw Cocoa Powder or Raw Cocoa Paste.

5. Microdosing

Also microdosing can help support your resistance. In this, you take a very low dose of a mind-altering substance, such as magic mushrooms or truffles. But by combining microdosing with raw cocoa, you really get a powerful combination. You can do this with Wise Rootz Signature Synergy. This combines the medicinal effects of cocoa with the balancing effects of microdosing.

As you could read above, raw cacao can contribute a lot to a well-functioning immune system. Microdosing can help improve your energy levels, helps with sleep problems (and sleep is vital for your immunity) and has a positive effect on mood. If you are more comfortable in your skin, you can take better care of yourself, and that too can contribute to your resistance.

Do you often find yourself ailing with your health when the temperatures drop and the weather turns inclement? Take control and start your new health regime today. In our webshop you will find everything you need!