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Boost Your Immune System!
Know What to Eat to Beat the Cold and Flu...

1)    Elderberry (block flu viruses, richness in antioxidants may help fight inflammation)

2)    Button mushrooms (mineral selenium and antioxidants, B Vitamins, riboflavin and niacin help maintain a healthy immune system)

3)    Acai Berry (high in anthocyanins antioxidants that may help your body fight against age and disease)

4)    Oysters (mineral zinc has antiviral effect)

5)    Watermelon (hydrating and full of antioxidant glutathione that helps strengthen the immune system to fight infection)

6)    Cabbage (white, red, and Chinese cabbages are high in glutathione)

7)    Almonds (1/4 cups a day gives you Vitamin E, riboflavin, niacin and B vitamins to help boost the immune system and relieve stress)

8)    Grapefruit (packed with Vitamin C and flavonoids that increase immune system activation)

9)    Wheat Germ (full of zinc, antioxidants, B vitamins and more minerals. Offers fiber, protein and good fat.)

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10)    Low-Fat Yogurt (Labels with “live and active cultures” and vitamin D may help you fight disease, colds and the flu)

11)    Garlic (Cook to activate antioxidants and immune-boosting enzymes)

12)    Tea (loaded with disease fighting polyphenols and flavonoids)

13)    Sweet Potato (contain antioxidant beta-carotene and Vitamin A to reduce risk of cancer, aging and amount of cell-damaging free radicals.)

14)    Broccoli (Vitamins A, C and glutathione help boost immune system)

Learn more about these foods and how they help your immune system...