With everyone getting so sick lately, I just wanted to remind you to eat these great foods to help fight off sickness!

The top immune-boosting nutrients and the best sources for them.

Folate (or Folic Acid)
Dried beans, leafy greens (kale, romaine, spinach), fortified cereals, and whole grains

Vitamin B6
Dried beans, fish, some produce (bananas, potatoes, avocados, cauliflower), poultry, lean red meat, and whole-grain breads

Vitamin C
Dark-green vegetables (kale, broccoli), kiwi, and yellow and orange produce (citrus, bell peppers)

Phytochemicals
Deeply hued produce of all colors (blueberries, carrots, sweet potatoes) and dark, leafy greens

Zinc
Dried beans, lean red meat, nuts, poultry, seafood (especially shrimp and oysters), pumpkin and sesame seeds, whole grains, and yogurt

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