By Sarah Holvik, B.Sc. Nutritional Sciences
Considering our knowledge of the intimate relationship between our digestive and immune systems, we should never get sick. Armed with information, we could manipulate our diets in such a way that conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, hypertension, lowered immunity and cancer would not exist. However, the truth is that the modern Western diet does not tip the scales in our favor in terms of immunity. In fact, research now shows that the average Western diet can actually weaken our immune systems and make us more prone to disease. However, there is hope. Let’s discuss some foods with potent immune-boosting effects due to their influence on our digestive systems.
