Immune Strengthening Diet
Description
The immune system, which defends us against disease, is dependent upon a number of nutrients including zinc, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, iron, copper, folic acid and vitamin B-12. Amino acids such as arginine and alanine have also been demonstrated to be important in augmenting the immune system.
Based upon these principles, the Immune Strengthening Diet is developed for those individuals with poor constitutions or for those fighting off infection. This diet has a high nutrient density and therefore exceeds the nutrient guidelines of the RDA's. This diet is calorie-rich and therefore could encourage weight gain if an individual is not regularly exercising.
Sample Menu
Menu for One Day
Breakfast
1/2 c orange juice
1 tsp margarine or butter
1 egg (any style)
1 tbls peanut butter
1/2 c cooked oatmeal
1 c whole milk - fresh
1 slice toasted whole wheat bread
Hot, noncaloric beverage
Mid-Morning Snack
1/2 c vegetable juice
Lunch
4 oz sliced turkey breast
2 slices whole wheat bread
1/2 c steamed carrots
1/2 banana
1 c whole milk - fresh or yogurt
Sliced lettuce & tomato
2 tsp margarine, butter, or mayonnaise
Mid-Afternoon Snack
| 1/2 c grape juice | 1/2 c pumpkin seeds |
Dinner
1 oz veal liver
5 oz broiled halibut
1 c dark whole buckwheat (kasha)
1/2 c steamed broccoli
1 cup salad: romaine or Boston lettuce; sliced carrot, cucumber, mushroom, bell pepper, celery
1 tsp margarine or butter
1 tbls oil & vinegar dressing
4 apricot halves
1 c whole milk - fresh
Hot, noncaloric beverage
1 slice whole wheat bread
Bedtime Snack
| 1 c yogurt | 1 slice whole wheat bread |
| 2 tsp almond butter |
Total Calories For The Day: 3,200
Nutrient Content:
| Calories: | 3200 | Fat: | 30% |
| Protein: | 20% | Cholesterol: | 350mg |
| Carbohydrate: | 50% | Fiber: | 15g |
Food Exchange List
Bread & Cereal Exchange List: 7 or more servings/day
Recommended
Whole wheat bread (protein enriched)
White bread (enriched)
Enriched cereals
Enriched pastas
Gelatin
Potato with skin
Sweet potato
Beans (dried)
Green peas
Lentil
Avoid
None
Fat Exchange List: 5 or more servings/day
Recommended
Fish-oil rich foods
Avoid
None
Fruit Exchange List: 5 or more servings/day
Recommended
Fresh, frozen, or canned fruits, both whole and juice
Avoid
None
Meat and Meat Substitute Exchange List: 10 servings/day
Recommended
| Meat | Poultry | Salmon |
| Herring | Mackerel | Shellfish |
| Peanut butter | Nuts | Pumpkin seeds |
Avoid
None
Milk Exchange List: 4 or more servings/day
Recommended
Whole milk - fresh (protein enriched) Products made with whole milk
Skim milk
Milk - 2% fat
Avoid
None
Vegetable Exchange List: 3 or more servings/day
Recommended
Fresh, frozen, or canned vegetables, both whole and juice
Avoid
None
Miscellaneous Exchange List: not applicable
References
Bland, Jeffrey. Medical Applications of Clinical Nutrition. New Canaan, Conn.: Keats, 1983.
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