You've already received a flu shot, you're washing your hands frequently and covering your nose and mouth when you sneeze, but did you know you can also boost your immune system's ability to fight viruses by adding certain foods to your diet? There are many foods that can help your body guard against both the seasonal and H1N1 flu strains this year.
A few examples of foods you can add to your diet include:
1) Garlic (antioxidant)
2) Yogurts with active cultures (probiotic- bacteria that helps your immune system)
3) Beans, turkey (dark meat), crabmeat, oysters (increase production of white blood cells)
4) Variety of fruits and vegetables (sources of Viatmin C, Vitamin E, Bioflavanoids)
5) Fish (Omega-3 fatty acids)
6) Brown rice, cottage cheese, chicken (white meat), tuna, red snapper, lobster, shrimp, wholes grains (source of Selenium)
By effectively feeding your immune system you will enhance your body's ability to combat infections.
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