Eat Well to Stay Away From Toenail Fungus

When you are healthy it is harder to pick up an infection than if you are not. Your body’s immune system does a good job of fighting serious infections and keeping them at bay. Whether it’s toenail fungus, a common cold or other ailment – eating the right foods and exercising are key to being healthy.

What foods should you eat? Here are some of the top foods recommended for a healthy diet.

1. Eat plenty of fresh fruit and drink fresh fruit juice. Go for fruits in season as they tend to be cheaper than when out of season.  
2. Eat fresh raw or steamed vegetables. Don’t overcook vegetables as overcooking can eliminate the essential vitamins and minerals.
3. East potatoes with the nutrient-rich skin on.
4. Eat your greens. There’s a reason your parents always insisted on you eating your greens. Broccoli, spinach, peas, kale and other green leafy vegetables are excellent sources of vitamins and certain minerals.
5. Include plenty of grains in your diet. You can get whole grains in bread or you can include them in cereals. However some people cannot digest grains in their diet or are allergic (for example many people cannot tolerate wheat or foods made with wheat and they should not eat wheat if this is the case).
6. Love rice? Instead of white rice try eating brown rice, which is healthier and less starchy
7. Include herbs in your diet by including them in your cooking or adding them to your foods. Use herbs like parsley, thyme, garlic, cayenne pepper, oregano, fennel, ginger are just some of the herbs that are not only flavorful but good for your diet.
8. Avoid Iodine rich foods, such as clams, crabs, and shellfish as they can be trigger foods for some skin ailments, such as acne.
9. Alcohol, caffeine and hydrogenated oils are foods to be avoided.
10. Eat grapes every day. Grapes are known to have powerful antioxidants which help to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of clogged arteries. Heart disease is one of the biggest risks for men and women over 40.
11. Enjoy better cuts of meat and chicken and include fish in your diet. Fish is rich in fish oils for a healthy functioning body.

Busy lifestyles have many people neglecting their diet. The result, though not immediate can be increased risk of infection and a harder time getting rid of the infection once contracted. An ounce of prevention starts with a healthy balanced diet and plenty of exercise.