Five eating habits that could be weakening your immune system

Consuming too much sugar makes it harder for your immune system to fight off bacteria (Photo: Shutterstock)

Although there’s no known cure or vaccine for coronavirus, you can take steps to ensure that your immune system is functioning optimally and that your body is as strong as ever. You can do this by eating immune-boosting foods, maintaining good hygiene, sleeping well, keeping stress at bay and exercising. 

As you do this, you might also want to think about those habits that might be weakening your immune system putting you at greater risk of illnesses. Some of these habits include: