The foods we eat play a fundamental role in strengthening or weakening the immune system, as it is responsible for providing the body with the necessary materials that help it resist diseases and viruses.
Here is a list of foods that weaken the immune system, according to Sky News:
White bread: especially for those who cannot afford gluten.
Sweets: Sugar blocks the ability of cells to attack bacteria.
Soda: Carbonated drinks contain phosphorous, which can lead to calcium depletion from cells and thus reduce immunity.
Vegetable Oil: It has a high content of inflammatory omega-6 fatty acids, which promotes inflammation.
Potato chips and fast food: enrich them with high levels of salts.
Pasteurized cheese: Dairy products increase inflammation, impeding the immune response.
Red meat: Rich in fatty acids that weaken the immune system.
Sausages: The processed meat contains harmful chemicals due to the high salts, nitrates and other additives that lead to stress.
Canned foods: Rich in sugars, salts and additives that reduce the body's ability to recover.