8+ Immune-Boosting Snacks Celebs Are Obsessed With
It's no secret that including plenty of antioxidant-rich foods in your diet can help boost the immune system. During cold and flu seasons, it's especially important to keep this in mind. The good news is antioxidants are found in plenty of tasty foods—and in many celebrities' favorite snacks, too. To help give your body a fighting chance against sickness, here are 10 immune-boosting snacks the stars are obsessed with.
1. Jenna Ortega Likes to Snack on Kiwis
A video of Wednesday actress Jenna Ortega, 22, eating a kiwi, fuzzy skin and all, previously stirred up a debate. It's perfectly safe to eat the green fruit and its brown outer layer. Kiwis are jam-packed with antioxidants—including Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
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2. Parineeti Chopra Is a Huge Papaya Fan
Indian actress Parineeti Chopra, 36, previously revealed that she eats papaya daily. In a photo shared to her Instagram Stories, she wrote, "Papaya everyday, as recommended by my nutritionist, @mirzasoniar," alongside a bowl of the vibrant orange fruit.
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3. Candace Cameron Bure Starts Her Mornings With Matcha
Full House alum Candace Cameron Bure, 49, stars each day with a cup of matcha.
"I drink matcha every morning. Why? Because I love it. It gives me energy but not a buzzed caffeine overload," she shared in an Instagram video. "And, it's good for me! I don't add sweetener or milk (milk alternative) simply because I prefer it in its traditional form. However, there are many great matcha recipes to try, just search!"
4. Jennifer Garner Harvests and Bakes Her Own Sunflower Seeds
Jennifer Garner, 53, grows her own sunflowers and harvests the seeds herself. A video shared on social media showed the 13 Going on 30 actress walking followers through the steps (and mishaps) of the process. Additionally, Garner always has a package of nuts on hand, which are also a solid source of antioxidants.
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5. Gisele Bündchen Regularly Drinks Water With Lemon and Green Juice
Supermodel Gisele Bündchen, 44, previously told PEOPLE that she starts her mornings with a cup of lukewarm water with lemon. Next, she makes green juice with "whatever I have in the fridge"—including spinach, cucumber, celery, kale, ginger, turmeric, and an apple, "to make it sweeter," she told the publication.
6. Jennie Garth's Go-to Is Greek Yogurt
Beverly Hills, 90210 star Jennie Garth, 53, revealed her love for Greek yogurt during an interview with Us Weekly.
"I eat a lot of Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt in the morning, salads and proteins the rest of the day and maybe a cupcake if I've been a good girl," she told the publication. "I don't believe in depriving yourself of things you want."
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7. Alton Brown Is Nuts for Nuts
Food Network star Alton Brown's favorite snack is nuts, which are high in antioxidants.
"When I travel, I always have a bag of nuts," the 62-year-old told EatingWell. "I take nuts with me because too much hunger is a bad thing. I travel with nuts, and I try to drink copious amounts of water.
8. Victoria and David Beckham Drink Green Smoothies Packed With Antioxidants
A recent Vogue article revealed that former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, 51, and her retired soccer pro husband, David Beckham, 49, love green smoothies. They gravitate toward antioxidant-rich ingredients like cucumber, spinach, apple, broccoli, avocado, lemon, ginger, and celery. Talk about immune-boosting!
