{"id":14609,"date":"2022-01-24T18:39:48","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T18:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theguthealthdoctor.com\/?p=14609"},"modified":"2023-02-28T11:58:39","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T11:58:39","slug":"10-foods-to-boost-your-gut-immune-axis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theguthealthdoctor.com\/10-foods-to-boost-your-gut-immune-axis","title":{"rendered":"10 foods to boost your gut-immune axis"},"content":{"rendered":"

No doubt, like most of us, you\u2019re more interested than ever in bolstering your immunity.<\/p>\n

Sure, there is *that* virus, but also the winter flu and the common cold, which you’re keen to swerve (and may feel even more vulnerable too as the world opens back up).<\/p>\n

Now, I’m sure you hear A LOT of chat around how this or that supplement or single \u2018superfood\u2019 is the key to a turbo-boosted immune system – and is all you need for super protection.<\/p>\n

What we don\u2019t hear enough? That your immunity is POWERED BY YOUR GUT. Yep, a massive 70% of your immunity cells reside in this part of your body, where they are in constant communication with one another.<\/p>\n

This means that one of the best ways to support your immunity is to support your gut, with a diverse, plant-based diet. In fact, one study showed those following a low carb or high protein diet, had close to 4 fold greater odds of becoming unwell with COVID-19, compared to those plant-based (not necessarily plants-only).<\/p>\n

I dig into this – including the implications for autoimmune conditions – deep, in Eat More, Live Well<\/a> along with immune-nourishing recipes (link in my bio).<\/p>\n

For now, though, know that these 10 foods are worth adding to your supermarket list!<\/p>\n

10 foods to boost your gut-immune axis<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Walnuts<\/li>\n
  2. Garlic<\/li>\n
  3. Sun-exposed mushrooms<\/li>\n
  4. Firm tofu<\/li>\n
  5. Carrots<\/li>\n
  6. Oranges<\/li>\n
  7. Wheat berries<\/li>\n
  8. Chia seeds<\/li>\n
  9. Turmeric<\/li>\n
  10. Broccoli<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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