Late Summer Immune-Supporting Gazpacho

Late Summer Immune-Supporting Gazpacho

by Mia Rigden Board-certified nutritionist, classically trained chef This classic Spanish chilled soup is just as refreshing as it is nourishing. With in-season tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion and garlic, this gazpacho is literally bursting with vitamin C...
Why take zinc supplements?

Why take zinc supplements?

When zinc levels are low, your body can start malfunctioning. With this vital mineral so susceptible to under-consumption and depletion through common lifestyle factors, taking zinc supplements seems like a no-brainer. But it’s not that simple. If you’re taking zinc...
Vitamins that help increase T cells

Vitamins that help increase T cells

A T cell is a type of white blood cell in your immune system that fight viruses. Well, virus. Each T cell is uniquely equipped to fight a single virus. To produce the optimal amount needed to fight off invaders, you need Vitamin C, A, and D.  What are T cells? T...
What weakens the immune system?

What weakens the immune system?

Aside from immune system diseases, most of the factors that weaken the immune system are preventable — like stress, lack of sleep, and alcohol intake. If you can avoid a generally healthy lifestyle, you can avoid many of the circumstances that weaken the immune...