3. Vitamin A
Vitamin A is an infection-fighter and comes in two forms: preformed such as in animal foods such as fish, meat and dairy or from plant carotenoids. Tuna is a great source of preformed vitamin A. When it comes to carotenoids, go colorful:
- Carrots.
- Sweet potatoes.
- Pumpkin.
- Butternut squash.
- Cantaloupe.
- Dark green leafy vegetables.
4. Vitamin D
Known as the sunshine vitamin, it’s one of the most important and powerful nutrients for supporting the immune system. Food sources are limited but include:
- Salmon.
- Mackerel.
- Tuna.
- Sardines.
- Vitamin D fortified like milk, orange juice and cereals.
In general, it’s best to get most of your vitamins from food, but vitamin D may be the exception to that rule. Talk with your doctor to find out if you need a supplement.