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The One Thing You Need To Eat At Night For Boosting Your Immunity

June 22, 2017 by Emily Belfiore
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Now that summer has officially begun and the weather is finally staying above 70 degrees, you don’t want to be locked inside with a sore throat or a stuffy nose.

 

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nighttime food for immunity

But, like with all colds, you never know when it’s going to strike your immune system. Instead of waiting until all of your co-workers are sneezing and coughing around you, take the necessary steps NOW to prevent yourself from getting a cold.

nighttime food for immunity

There’s one food you need to eat at night if you’re serious about boosting your immune system. This fruit is loaded with vitamin C and will help keep your body feeling strong and healthy.

nighttime food for immunity

You know what they say: A papaya a day keeps the doctor away. Okay, it’s not exactly what they say, but you should be eating a serving of papaya if you want to boost your immunity. Not only is this super fruit filled with vitamin C goodness, but it also has anti-inflammatory effects that work wonders to prevent sickness.

nighttime food for immunity

It’s also got loads of potassium, B vitamins, and folate, which are all extremely beneficial to your body’s overall health. So, what are you waiting for? Go get some papaya!  

 

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Emily Belfiore is a former associate editor of SheFinds. She wrote beauty, weight loss, wellness and celebrity stories for the site. She is a pop culture enthusiast.

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