Secrets of People Who Rarely Get Sick

[View this email in your browser]( Discover the Secrets of People Who Rarely Get Sick Sometimes you need to give your immune system a boost in order to protect yourself from infections and allergies. Fortunately, there is an intriguing, age-old approach that is now being used to help you improve your immune system’s protective powers. Farmers have long known that calves perish without receiving the first liquid produced by their mother’s teats. It’s called bovine colostrum and today we know it has major benefits for humans too! But bovine colostrum is just one of many surprising ways you can beef up (ha!) your resistance to infection. So, let’s take a look at how you can make your immune system stronger and more protective. What exactly is your immune system? Your immune system is a combination of cells and proteins that work to protect you from disease-carrying organisms and toxins. Innate immunity is your first line of defense, activated at birth. It includes chemical factors that recruit immune system cells to do battle against disease and the physical barrier that is your skin. The microbiome on your skin goes toe to toe with potential threats using friendly bacteria to protect you from toxic bacteria. How can you strengthen your immune system? You want to make sure your get at least 7 hours of restful sleep and an average of 20 minutes of physical activity daily. Then, layer on a nutrient-rich diet and immune-supporting supplements. The immune-boosting foods you want to enjoy include [vitamin D]( fatty fish like wild salmon, fortified (low or no-fat) dairy, and egg yolks. Citrus fruits, strawberries and red bell peppers deliver a good dose of [vitamin C]( which is important for the growth and activity of disease-fighting immune cells. The three minerals [zinc]( [iron]( and [selenium]( are also important for immune cells to do their jobs: zinc is in nuts, seeds and whole grains; selenium is in Brazil nuts, seafood and whole grains; and iron is in beans, nuts and red meat. When your diet doesn’t supply enough of these vitamins and minerals, immune-boosting supplements containing these important nutrients can help. A Surprising Immune-Boosting Supplement So let’s get back to [colostrum]( the milky fluid that’s produced by mammals immediately after giving birth. It helps protect a newborn’s delicate intestinal lining, stimulates growth of our cells, and helps healthy gut bacteria set up shop. We had forgotten this secret, but scientists have become increasingly aware of the amazing gift from nature that is bovine colostrum. The powder form, which I recommend for adults, contains growth factors that promote production of white blood cells. They create antibodies and work to destroy infecting organisms. In addition, bovine colostrum contains immunoglobulins that hinder the leakage of infections and toxins into your body. It also has vitamins, minerals, fats, carbohydrates, disease-fighting proteins and digestive enzymes. So no wonder this is the very first food a mother gives to her child! So, make a mooove to adopt these immune-boosting lifestyle habits and supplements. Then you’ll have a real fighting chance to repel the next passing infection and keep your digestion humming along. Fresh Salmon Cakes Enjoy the [vitamin D]( fatty fish, salmon, in these delicious Fresh Salmon Cakes from my daughter, Daphne Oz! These salmon cakes (or burgers) with Fresno chiles, mint, and red onion, along with pops of capers and fresh herbs keep your taste buds guessing, while a bit of heat from the chiles is tempered nicely by the richness of the salmon. Devour it over a bed of lettuce for a a filling, healthy, protein-packed, and ultra-delicious mermaid lunch. [Get the Recipe]( This newsletter is not a substitute for your physician’s advice and the claims have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to treat, cure or prevent any disease. Know someone who might be interested in this newsletter? Please share it with them! First time reading? [Sign up here.]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( Copyright © 2024 ZoCo Productions LLC, All rights reserved. You're receiving this email because you signed up for a ZoCo Productions newsletter. Our mailing address is: ZoCo Productions LLC 555 W 57th St.New York, NY 10019 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.