To protect the body from diseases it is necessary to create a better immune system. Rather than exercise and, good sleep, positive thinking and essential diet helps to increase resistance to disease.

The following are some foods those help to increase the resistance to disease, reports the lifestyle website Boldsky.

Probiotics

Probiotics is very important for the body to prevent disease. It assists in good digestion, boost immune function and increase resistance to infection.  The easiest way to get probiotics is to eat yogurt.

Mushroom

Studies have shown that mushroom helps to boost immune system, improves nutrition and helps in weight loss. It contains polysaccharide, which protects the body from various diseases.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D enhances immunity. It protects the body from cold and flu. It can be found in sunlight. A small amount of vitamin D can be found in some foods. Aquatic fishes such as salmon, sardine contains vitamin D. Milk and eggs also contain vitamin D.

Green tea

Regular intake of green tea helps to increase the immune system. Green tea contains beneficial antioxidants. It helps to fight with free radicals that are harmful for the body.

Garlic

Garlic contains natural antimicrobial. It fights with infection. Not only bacteria, it fights with parasites, virus and fungus.