Protect Your Health With Immune System Support
From the lunch-time bag of chips to the after-dinner cake, everything you eat affects your health. The link between diet and disease is so strong that eating processed foods such as sugary cereals, soda, and packaged baked goods significantly raises your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
If you have a poor diet, you may notice that you get sick a lot. You’re always catching the latest cold, or fighting a bug. That’s because you’re not feeding your immune system what it needs to keep out these threats.
The good news is that it’s never too late to change. With my Immune Boosting Plan, you can start improving your health with your very next meal.
This comprehensive nutritional program is a roadmap to better health, providing everything you need to start cooking and enjoying healthy whole foods. Foods that make you feel better, look better, and stay healthy for life.
Fuelling your immune system
Your immune system is your first line of defense against viruses, bacteria, and other invaders. It’s a highly complex network of different organs and cells, all working together to keep you healthy.
There’s a lot science doesn’t yet know about immunity and how it works, but there’s an undeniable connection between our lifestyle choices and the strength of our immune system. Poor sleep habits, lack of exercise, stress, alcohol, and a poor diet can all dampen our immune response to threats.
Studies also show that certain nutrients have a powerful effect on our immune systems, supporting the growth and function of immune cells. These immunity-boosting helpers include:
Vitamin D - the so-called ‘sunshine’ vitamin is highly protective against viral infections such as colds, flus, and other respiratory viruses.
Vitamin C - A powerful antioxidant, vitamin C stimulates the production of white blood cells - a key part of your body’s immune response.
Vitamin E - Vitamin E is one of the most effective nutrients for modulating the immune system, protecting it from damage and keeping it in balance so that it functions properly
Beta-carotene - this antioxidant is the thing that gives sweet potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers their orange color. It’s an organic pigment that the body converts to Vitamin A. Eating a diet rich in beta-carotene has been linked to reduced risk of cancer and other diseases.
Zinc - Zinc helps your body create white blood cells which fight infection.
Allicin - you may not have heard of allicin, but you’ve definitely eaten it! This is the active compound in garlic, and it’s very effective in stimulating the immune cells that destroy pathogens.
Astragalus - Many people overlook this uncommon, but potent, herb. It’s used widely in Chinese medicine for its heart-healthy, anti-inflammatory benefits.
Meal planning with immunity in mind
Knowing what to eat isn’t the same as knowing where to start. If you’ve never heard of astragalus or you don’t know which foods are rich in zinc, planning an immune-boosting diet can be overwhelming.
My Immune Boosting Plan takes the stress and guesswork out of healthy eating. You’ll receive a detailed four week meal plan, along with shopping lists, easy-to-follow recipes, and a calendar to keep you motivated and on track. These delicious recipes make healthy eating fun and enjoyable - you’ll get to test your skills in the kitchen and then sit down to a tasty, satisfying dish that your body will thank you for.
All your meals are covered, breakfast to dinner, and each recipe is carefully formulated to deliver your daily requirements of the above immune-system boosting nutrients. You’ll be eating hearty curries, fresh salads, frothy fruit smoothies, and nourishing stews. I also provide gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian options for those on restricted diets.
The entire Immune Boosting Plan is available for $275 + HST, and is available for download after purchase. This includes access to the Maple Hill Health and Fitness App. Simply create your own account to securely store your personalized meal planning template, daily calendar, shopping lists, and recipes. Everything you need will be on your device and accessible from anywhere you get an internet connection. Buy now to get started!