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These days in a post-pandemic world, we are starting to understand the importance of maintaining a strong and resilient immune system. While many of us turn to supplements or pharmaceutical vitamins for a boost, people often forget nature’s delicious alternative: dried fruits. Often overlooked, dried fruits are a powerhouse of micronutrients, packing a concentrated dose of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants which can fortify our body’s natural defences!
Join us as we delve into the world of dried fruits and uncover their hidden potential to naturally enhance our immune system, one delicious bite at a time. From spectacular sultanas to marvellous mango, these dried fruits don’t just tantalize our taste buds but provide us with a range of health benefits. Read on to find out which dried fruits are especially great at bolstering your immune system as well as creative ways to incorporate them into everyday meals.
What is the immune system?
According to this article on livi.co.uk, ‘The immune system is made up of cells, tissues and organs that work together to protect you from infections and other harmful substances’. Without you even noticing, your immune system is constantly working behind the scenes to defend your body from all kinds of outside invaders. This system is an extremely important factor in the maintenance of your overall health.
Immune boosting micronutrients:
Some immune-boosting micronutrients included within Whitworths products are Copper, Iron, Vitamin C and Vitamin B6. Lets dive into each and find out how each can individually help to support your body’s natural immunity.
According to healthline.com, Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that can strengthen your body’s natural defences. Antioxidants work to protect your body against oxidative stress caused by free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that can cause damage to cells and DNA, resulting in illness and aging. A couple of Whitworths packs which have ‘Feel Well’ labels due to their Vitamin C content are Marvellous Mango and Fusions Strawberry X Mango.
As explained by this article from the Oregon State University, Copper is known to play several important roles in the development and maintenance of immune system function. There have been significant links found between Copper deficiency and Neutropenia, a condition where your body has lower-than-normal levels of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell in your blood), a key component of your body’s defence system. Why not try our Spectacular Sultanas, they are loaded with copper and an extremely versatile ingredient!
Certain white blood cells require large amounts of Iron to function properly. This article by the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine states that when Iron is scarce, the mitochondria of these white blood cells generate less energy, making them less able to carry out their functions and fight infections. Vitamin B6 also supports chemical reactions which occur within our immune system, including promoting the production of T-lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. Deficiency of Vitamin B6 can negatively impact the strength and resilience of your immune system. High levels of Iron and Vitamin B6 can be found in Flame Raisins.
Look out for the Whitworths packs which have a ‘Feel Well’ label on the front and back. All of these packs contain micronutrients, vitamins and minerals which are proven to support and reinforce your body’s natural immune system!
Nutrition has never felt so easy… Just add Whitworths and be a Nutrition Magician!