(And, the production of red meat has shown tocontribute to greenhouse gas emissions.)

This is thanks to the impressive amount of veggies found in just one bowl.

Bonus points if you serve it with fiber-rich whole wheat pasta or zoodles.

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9.Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed peppers are hearty, filling, and definitely in the comfort food family.

Garlic is one of the most infamous immune-supportive ingredients, thanks tobioactive compoundsit contains.

These have been found to exhibit antimicrobial properties andspring several types of immune cells into action.

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10.Cauliflower Mushroom Pizza

Few things beat a hot pizza pie after a long work week.

The cheese, meat, and carbohydrate crust of this Italian favoritehowever deliciousdont quite add to my immune-boosting standards.

This gluten-free version made with cauliflower crust certainly does, however!

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Vitamin D is a crucial nutrient for maintaininghomeostasis within the immune system.

you’ve got the option to even opt for plant-based cheese to cut down on the saturated fat.

But chicken tenders are typically deep fried and heavily breaded, increasing their caloric load without much added nutrition.

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Plus, it also packs the heat thanks to capsaicin-rich chipotle peppers.

Capsaicin (the compound that makes peppers hot) majorly boosts our immune health.

In fact, research has shown it to be effective in supporting healing ailments like astuffy nose.

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Interestingly, chicken is a fantastic source of selenium, an antioxidant mineral thatmodulates the immune system.

For an added immune boost, sub the egg noodles in this recipe for whole wheat pasta.

Thats where this creative barbecue sandwich alternative using crispy tofu and low-sugar barbecue sauce comes in.

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This is because its full ofomega-3 fatty acidswhich reduce inflammation in the body and activate immune cells.

23.Easy Coconut Curry

This immune-bolstering recipe is for all the Thai food lovers out there.

Plus, it also has turmerican immune health powerhouse.

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This is thanks to the fiber-rich chickpea pasta, high-protein chicken breast, andlow-fat and probiotic cottage cheeseit features.

It also includes spinach, which is full of irona mineral shown to help regulate the immune system.

25.Cottage Cheese Alfredo

Cottage cheese is so profoundly buzzworthythese daysmostly because of its high protein content.

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However, it also boosts immune health through itsprobiotics content.

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Protein isolate powder. Unflavored whey protein in measuring scoop and drinking glass in bright sunlight.

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