Coronavirus: 10 Foods to Arm Your Immune System

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Egg Yolks

Another effective immunity-boosting food are egg yolks. Egg yolks are high in selenium, a powerful antioxidant that helps prevent damage to cells caused by free radicals. This in turn helps to promote a properly functioning immune system. Selenium also contributes to reducing inflammation and boosting the immune system response. If you do happen to fall sick, it's important to get enough of this antioxidant, which will help your body react more effectively to the illness. Other foods rich in selenium include: fish, ham, turkey, cottage cheese, mushrooms, brown rice, lentils and bananas.

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