
Challenging in the best of times, maintaining a healthy diet can seem nearly impossible when crisis hits. Yet, that is precisely when it matters the most. Balanced nutrition is the foundation of a balanced immune system. A complex network of organs, tissues and cells, your immune system is your last and most important line of defense against infections caused by everything from a minor injury to the common cold to COVID-19. “Adequate nutrition is vital to maintaining a healthy immune system,” said Dr. Theresa DeLorenzo, RD, Director of the Nutrition and Human Performance program at Logan University. “When we don’t …