Superfoods to Help with Winter Illness

The term ‘superfood’ is reserved for foods that are very nutrient dense, and full of 
vitamins and minerals. There are certain superfoods that are available in the winter and 
go perfectly with all those seasonal recipes. There are also superfoods that contain 
important nutrients to help with illnesses during the season, and are highly 
recommended to use during the winter. Here are some of the best ones.

Leafy Greens

The first superfood you should start eating to help with your winter illnesses and overall 
health in general is your leafy greens. These include any of your dark, leafy lettuces, 
such as spinach, kale, collard greens, and mustard greens. Spinach is also high on the 
list of superfoods that you can find in the winter, as well as kale, so those leafy greens 
are wonderful options. Leafy greens not only have vitamin C to help with your immune 
system, but they contain lots of antioxidants.

Blueberries

Another superfood that gives you a lot of antioxidants is blueberries. In fact, you will be 
hard pressed to find a fruit or vegetable in the winter with more antioxidants than 
blueberries. These really help with illness by protecting your immune system and 
strengthening it, which is going to keep you protected from winter illnesses like the cold 
and flu, and various other viruses.

Lemons

For more vitamin C, which you know is amazing for raising your immunities naturally, try 
some citrus fruit like lemons. Lemons are great in the winter because it provides a little 
bit of tarty sweetness to different dishes. You can squeeze a little lemon on your fish or 
chicken and have it with superfoods like sweet potatoes or butternut squash, or make a 
delicious pomegranate and berry smoothie with a little lemon added.

Beets and Chia Seeds

If you are concerned with your digestive system and gut health in the winter, then both 
chia seeds and beets are foods you should try to add to the rotation. Chia seeds are 
great for your digestion, and are really easy to add to smoothies, smoothie bowls, 
salads, soups, and so many other dishes. With beets, they help with your gut health and 
eliminate gut bacteria, which also helps with your digestive system. To use both at 
once, make a big salad with spinach or kale, beets, chia seeds, and a homemade 
dressing.

Turmeric

Lastly, you can add turmeric, which is a type of spice that is wonderful for combating 
illness in the winter. This helps by reducing inflammation in your body, which has so 
many uses. You can reduce aches and pains in your joints, help with your skin, and 
even help with your cardiovascular health.

