The Life List: 9 foods that can boost immunity

Citrus fruit are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, which help "reduce the severity and duration of respiratory tract infections". ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
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SINGAPORE - Citrus fruit and shellfish, along with other tasty foods, can help boost immunity, thus increasing one's resistance to viral infections.

The Straits Times spoke to three nutritionists - Dr Naras Lapsys, 54, consultant dietitian at The Wellness Clinic; Ms Pooja Vig, 49, dietitian at The Nutrition Clinic; and Ms Sheeba Majmudar, a 46-year-old dietitian - for their views.

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