Actively Limit Fast Food

Building a strong immune system is not only about what you do eat but also about what you actively choose to avoid. A rise in home-delivered food options means that many people are eating more fast, processed and fried foods, which will not be doing the immune system any favors.

Research conducted at the University of Bonn in Germany has determined that fast food causes the immune system to react in the same way it does when it is exposed to bacterial infection. Over time it is believed this leaves everyone with an increased risk of developing chronic disease conditions including type 2 diabetes. So if you do regularly order in, try to avoid deep-fried options such as fries, spring rolls, curry puffs, schnitzels and fried chicken.