b'immune cell activity. These few examples demonstrate that good general nutrition is an important way to support your immune health.So what is the best way to get these vitamins and minerals? While taking a multivitamin can certainly be helpful, the best way to ensure you meet your bodys needs is to get your nutrients directly from various fresh foods. This way you also get the needed macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates, healthy fats) and ber your body needs. Eating foods with natural anti-inammatory properties can help to decrease inammation. Some of these MS-friendly foods are:Fruits and vegetables: Both fruits and vegetables can help to strengthen your immune system and reduce the oxidative stress on your cells, which in turn can help to improve your fatigue. Oranges, berries, spinach, and kale are all rich in antioxidants and vitamins.Fatty sh: Fish such as sardines, salmon, and mackerel are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and have anti-inammatory properties. Consumption of these sh promotes brain health and is shown to remove MS-related inammation.Whole grains: Fiber rich whole grains such as quinoa, whole wheat, and brown rice can improve gut health and help with digestion. Studies show whole grains can also provide long-lasting energy. Legumes: An alternative to meat consumption for protein are legumes. Some of the most common legumes such as beans, chickpeas, and lentils, help with muscle repair and provide energy without the saturated fat found in animal meat products.Nuts and seeds: Walnuts, axseeds, almonds, and chia seeds are rich in ber, healthy fats, and antioxidants. These qualities can help to support brain health and reduce inammation. Dairy alternatives: If you are lactose intolerant or simply do not consume dairy products by choice, there are other options to provide you with essential nutrients such as vitamin D and calcium. Soy milk, almond milk, and coconut yogurt are suitable alternatives.4'