flu fighting foods

The initial frenzy kicked up by some media outlets over the H1N1 influenza (swine flu) has subsided to some extent, but of course there is a (slight) threat and beating it could have you walking down over a delicious road that you would lovingly embrace. You could simply get the vaccination shot and have it over with the flu thing, but having good food to increase the overall immunity is a great idea, shots or not.

The author of the book 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life, Dave Grotto has revealed 10 foods that could help you on your way to a healthier immune system without putting your taste buds under compromise. Immunity enhancing foods on the list include dark chocolate, oysters, mushrooms, yogurt, tea and sweet potatoes. A single oyster can provide you with the Zinc you need for one day. Zinc helps development of the white blood cells and the immune system. Mushrooms have beta glucon that can put infection destroying “superhero” cells into action, and drinking five cups of black tea everyday could increase the body’s defense system four-fold in two weeks.

Strawberries can be good for reducing intensity and duration of the flu, Vitamin D in almonds and Vitamin E in wild caught salmon can prevent infections. Fresh Garlic too is great for the immune system.

Source: Yahoo Green

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