Nutrition for a Healthy Immune SystemAs technology advances, so does our knowledge of nutrition. However, despite this increase in knowledge, we are becoming one of the unhealthiest generations in history. Nutrition and the immune system are integral parts of holistic stress management and should be considered as such. The Western medical approach of treating the problem with drugs is not really capable of curing the underlying problem. An ideal of holistic stress management is to have homeostasis between the four aspects of humanity. Without a healthy nutritional balance the human being cannot have a healthy immune system, which can lead to a deterioration of the homeostasis of the human body. Nutrition is what the human body needs to survive. The essential nutrients that the human body needs are proteins, carbohydrates, fats, fiber, vitamins, minerals and water. Nutrients can be divided into two categories: large (macronutrients) and small (micronutrients). Larger nutrients include fats, carbohydrates, and proteins, while smaller nutrients that the human body needs, but in smaller quantities, are minerals, fiber, and vitamins (Weil, 2000). There are countless types of foods that the human body can process in a healthy way. However, with the increase in technology in today's world, many foods lack the nutritional value that the human body needs to sustain a healthy existence. Joe Esposito, a world-famous nutritionist, coined the expression “Standard American Diet” or SAD for short. This diet, composed of the "7 deadly foods", are the most consumed foods in today's society: alcohol, artificial sweeteners, coffee, dairy products, fried foods, refined sugar and salt (Esposito, 2013). system is essential for the human body to function properly. The immune system is responsible for fighting infections and diseases. A healthy immune system requires a balance of nutrients, including vitamins A, C, D, and E, as well as minerals such as zinc and selenium (Lamas, Marti, & Martinez, 2002). Obesity can also compromise the immune system, leading to a greater risk of infections and diseases (Liddament, Brown, Schumacher, & Harris, 2004). In conclusion, nutrition is a vital aspect of a healthy immune system. A balanced diet that includes essential nutrients is necessary for the human body to function properly. The Western medical approach of treating the problem with drugs is not really capable of curing the underlying problem. Holistic stress management, including a healthy diet, is essential to maintaining homeostasis between the four aspects of humanity.