Which Immunity-Boosting Foods You Can Eat to Help Stay Healthy

The food you eat can help you stay healthy. Nutritionist Joy Bauer says it’s all about vitamin C. So load up on bell peppers, which are versatile and packed with vitamin C. Mushrooms are another secret weapon, as they contain antiviral compounds and can be snuck into lots of dishes. Also fill up on orange vegetables like carrots, pumpkins and sweet potatoes to get your dose of beta keratin, an antioxidant that keeps immune systems healthy. If you do get sick, Joy says to grab chicken noodle soup