FOODS TO AVOID IF YOU HAVE A WEAK IMMUNE SYSTEM

Our diet plays an important role in helping to keep our immune system functional.  

But you'll be surprised by the foods we consume every day that are the real cause of our pain!

Here are a few food frenemies to avoid

FOOD ADDITIVES LIKE MSG

There's nothing like instant ramen noodles when you need a quick snack at 3 in the morning! But did you know that instant noodles contain MSG? Sure, who can resist that delicious umami taste?

But in the long run, MSG can damage your spleen and thymus. Both of these play an important role in keeping your immune system safe! An alternative is to make your own noodles or have pasta with mushrooms and cheese -the natural source of the "umami" taste.

ALCOHOL

If you like visiting the bar every day after work, that could be problematic. Have you noticed that after a night out, you easily pick up a bug? That's because alcohol reduces the level of macrophages in your body.

These are the cells that ward off foreign "invaders" from damaging your body. So before you order another glass of vodka, keep in mind that alcohol has adverse effects on your overall health. This also includes your kidneys and liver!

COFFEINE

Coffee may be your savior in the morning but it boosts cortisol levels.

Cortisol is a hormone that's released when the body is stressed out. It affects not just your mood but your immune system as well. So, while grabbing that chocolate bar once a month or drinking coffee once a week won't do any harm, don't make it a habit.

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