TEN OF THE BEST FOODS TO FIGHT COLDS AND FLUS

Eat to beat the flu this winter with these essential immunity boosters!

1. Sip on Table of Plenty Probiotic Kefir Fermented Yoghurt Drink for a probiotic boost, which can lessen the severity and length of cold and flu symptoms.

2. Oranges are bursting with vitamin C to aid a healthy immune system. One orange provides your vitamin C needs throughout an entire day.

3. Crush garlic cloves into stir-fries, soups and sauces for a dose of allicin, which has proven antibacterial properties.

4. Spice up soups, stews and roasts by adding a variety of herbs and spices. Fresh or dried, they’re a tasty way to add disease-fighting antioxidants.

5. Tuck into seasonal winter produce such as beetroot, pumpkin and Brussels sprouts to help you reach fi ve veg a day, which will keep your immune system strong this winter.

6. Increase your intake of immunity-boosting iron with a couple of serves of lamb or beef each week. What could be better than a wholesome roast or filling shepherd’s pie?

7. Pop a fuzzy kiwifruit into your shopping basket or trolley today. You might be surprised to know that one kiwifruit has just as much vitamin C as an orange.

8. For a disease-fighting antioxidant boost, heat a handful of Creative Gourmet Frozen Mixed Berries in the microwave, and swirl through plain yoghurt or porridge.

9. Add an egg to your avo smash for a vitamin D hit, a nutrient that is important for immune function. It’s also the sunshine vitamin, so aim to step outside in your lunch break.

10. Warm up your day with a soothing cup of Lipton Green Tea. It’ll help you reach your fluid needs, which can be tough when it’s cool, plus it’ll provide a hit of all-important antioxidants.

Written by Melissa Meier in "Australian Healthy Food Guide", Australia, July 2018, excerpt p.82. Digitized, adapted and illustrated to be posted by Leopoldo Costa.







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