Cold & Flu Season, Avoid Getting Sick With These Foods! (Faces Magazine)

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When cold and flu season kicks in, the urge to overeat becomes high – but eating the right foods can benefit your  immunity and even speed healing when sick. Consuming foods that are rich in antioxidants, a type of chemical  found in plants, help neutralize free radicals, protect cells and bolster the immune system. Antioxidants often  give plants their colour and can also include vitamins C, A, and E. Some dieticians also recommend taking a daily multivitamin because people do not typically eat as many fruits and vegetables as they should (two to three cups per day).

Overall maintaining a diverse diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein, is the body’s best defense against viruses. Below are some foods to consume to help boost your immune system when feeling under the weather.

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