KICK THAT PESKY COLD! NUTRITION REMEDIES

KICK THAT PESKY COLD!

NUTRITION REMEDIES

Fall is upon us! This means the temperature is dropping & noses are sniffling! The common cold can be such a nuisance at the end of the year. With so many holidays and family gatherings, there is no time to be sick.

Medication is not the only option to help your body fight off infection this flu season. Within the diet, there are an abundance of foods that contain immune boosting nutrients.

This includes nutrients like antioxidants, which fight off free radicals to prevent damage of immune cells as well as many other vitamins/minerals that all have immune boosting functions in the metabolism.

-EXAMPLES-

-CITRUS FRUITS: (oranges, lemons, limes) contain Vitamin C, which can encourage production of white blood cells & it has antioxidant properties that make it an awesome immunity booster!

-GREEK YOGURT: contains live & active cultures that stimulate the immune system to help fight off diseases. Lay off the yogurts loaded with sugar, though! If you need to add something sweet, throw in some fruit or honey drizzle!

-CHICKEN: contains Vitamin B-6, which is important for white blood cell regulation & antibody production that help fight infection. That’s right! Chicken soup really does help when you’re sick!

-GINGER: is antibacterial as well as an anti-inflammatory that supports immune system function. Its anti-inflammatory compound gingerol can help soothe a sore throat! Ginger is great in teas, and awesome in candy form (but watch the sugar)!

-GREEN TEA: contains Epigallocatechin Gallate (ECGC) which is a powerful antioxidant that protects immune cells! This hot drink is great for soothing a sore throat or just warming up to relax!