1 Nov 2010

Slimming to boost your immune system

Your immune system is one of the most important parts of your body, so you should look after it!

Your immune system is the way that your body protects itself against invasion by disease. It is your immune system that stops you disintegrating every time a harmful bacteria comes your way. It’s important that we look after our immune system and don’t damage it. Any damage could result in us becoming prone to potentially harmful, if not fatal conditions.

We only really notice the effects of our immune system when it’s not working; otherwise, we take it for granted. It is your immune system that heals cuts and scratches and is responsible for most of the amazing recoveries we can make. When you think that your body is assaulted by millions of bacteria, viruses and potentially harmful poisons every day, you realise that it’s really important that you pay attention to the things that help to keep it running smoothly

Research suggests that the average diet is missing some of the key nutrients that the immune system needs to function properly. That means that our food choices could come back to haunt us one day. It is also thought that yo-yo dieting, where you lose weight and then put it back on, and then lose it another way, can contribute to the weakening of your immune system.

The best way to protect your immune system from harm is to change your eating habits so that you enjoy a healthy, balanced range of foods. Eating fresh fruit and vegetables that are rich in vitamins and minerals will help to boost your immune system, counteracting the negative effects of the toxins and bacteria that you come into contact with every day. Eliminating the toxins that you put into your own system is also important, as caffeine, alcohol, sugars, salt and fat can all have a detrimental effect on your immune system.

At SureSlim we can provide you with a personal eating plan that will not only help you to reach your slimming target, but will provide you with the nutrients you need to keep your body healthy and make your immune system work as well as it can. If you think you have damaged your immune system by eating and drinking the wrong things, we can help you to fix it.

To find out more, ask for your free SureSlim Weight Loss information pack at www.Sureslimuk.com/.