Nutrition and the immune system: What is the link?Nutrition and the immune system: What is the link?
Healthy YOU!
Nutrition is a critical part of our overall health and wellness but how much does it affect our immune system? Find out in this episode of the Healthy YOU Podcast. Lanita Williams, Registered Dietician at Riverside Regional Medical Center, talks to our host, Frankye Myers, about how our immune system works, how nutrition affects various processes within our body, and dietary recommendations that could improve your overall health and immune system.
25:24•10 Feb 2023
Boosting Your Immunity: The Nutrition Connection
“So, nutrition definitely plays a role in our immune health. There is a link, as far as nutrition, in immune health, and so with nutrition, it affects inflammatory processes in our body.”
Ever wondered how what you eat can impact your immune system? In this episode of 'Healthy YOU!', host Frankye Myers sits down with registered dietician Lanita Williams to unravel the connection between nutrition and immune health. Lanita breaks down the complex ways our diet influences inflammatory processes and offers practical dietary tips that could give your immune system a much-needed boost.
From the benefits of fruits and vegetables to the pitfalls of processed foods, Lanita provides a clear roadmap for making healthier food choices. She also emphasizes the importance of moderation and reading food labels to avoid hidden unhealthy ingredients. This episode is a treasure trove of actionable advice for anyone looking to enhance their overall wellness through better nutrition. Tune in to discover how small changes in your diet can make a big difference in your immune health.
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