Immune Strengthening Diet Plan

The immune strengthening diet plan is not only great for giving your immune system a boost, but is also a very healthy diet in general. It focuses on including immune-strengthening foods, such as vitamin c and omega-3 fatty acids that are essential for good health. Even if you think your immune system is in good running order, this diet plan will surely help to ensure your body is strong and healthy.

Immune Strengthening Diet Plan - Day 1

Breakfast
1/2 cup bio-yogurt
1/2 cup raspberries
2 tbsp granola
1 tbsp mixed nuts
1 tbsp seeds
1/2 cup orange juice

Put the yogurt in a bowl and top with the granola, nuts and seeds. Serve with the orange juice.

Snack
2 Ryvita with 1 tbsp almond butter

Lunch
1 whole egg
1 egg-white
2 tsp sunflower oil
1 sliced fresh tomato
1 tbsp grated cheese
1 slice whole wheat bread
1/2 cup vegetable juice

Method: Whip the egg and egg-white together. Heat oil in a non-stick skillet, add the tomato and cook for 2-3 minutes. Pour in the egg and allow to set. Sprinkle cheese over and fold. Serve with the bread and vegetable juice.

Snack
Small handful Brazil nuts

Dinner
4 oz salmon filet
1 cup broccoli
1 cup spinach
1 medium-size sweet potato
1/2 cup cantaloupe melon

Method: Broil salmon and serve with the cooked vegetables and sweet potato. Follow with melon.

Immune Strengthening Diet Plan - Day 2

Breakfast
1 thick slice whole wheat bread
1 tbsp sodium-reduced peanut butter
1 banana
1/2 cup bio-yogurt

Snack
Handful almonds
Apple

Lunch
1/2 avocado, sliced
1 large sliced tomato
1 tbsp sunflower seeds
2 cups mixed salad leaves
1 tbsp fat-free dressing
1 slice rye bread
1 cup carrot juice

Method: Put the salad leaves in a bowl, top with sliced avocado and tomato. Sprinkle dressing over and top with the seeds. Serve with the bread and carrot juice.

Snack
Handful pine and hazelnuts

Dinner
4 oz lean lamb chop, trimmed
1 cup green beans
1/2 cup broccoli florets
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 clove minced garlic
2 tbsp (uncooked weight) brown rice

Method: Broil chop for 3-4 minutes on each side. Meanwhile, heat oil in non-stick skillet and stir fry the vegetables with the garlic. Serve over cooked rice.