Re: 10 Foods To Boost Your IMMUNE SYSTEM

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ten foods to boost

your immune system Your diet can make a big impact on your health. Consider

the common cold� according to the American Dietetic Association, eating

fruits and vegetables can help you avoid viral illness.

Beyond fighting colds, antioxidants in nutrient-rich foods help neutralize

�free radicals� which are believed to accelerate the progression of

cancer,

cardiovascular disease and age-related diseases. �The best way to get all

the antioxidants that you need is to eat something from every color of the

rainbow each day � red, orange, yellow, green, and blue/purple,� says

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Setnick*, a Dallas dietitian. Here are a few of her recommendations for

immune-boosting foods and how to prepare them:

*avocado*

These rich-tasting fruits contain beta-carotene and omega-3 fatty acids.

Research suggests that they help the body absorb and use important nutrients

found in red, yellow and orange fruits and dark green leafy vegetables.

� Top Mexican meals with guacamole instead of sour

cream. Add sliced avocado to salads.

*broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower*

�These cruciferous vegetables are immunity superheroes,� says Setnick.

�They can help protect you from secondhand smoke and heart disease.�

� Serve raw with ranch dressing or even better,

spinach dip. Stir fry with shrimp, water chestnuts and teriyaki sauce. Or

microwave in a covered bowl with an inch of water. Top cold, cooked

leftovers with low-fat vinaigrette dressing.

*carrots*

Carrots are loaded with beta-carotene � a phytonutrient that enhances the

body�s immune system.

� Eat raw baby carrots plain or dip them in low-fat

salad dressing. Add carrots to stir-fries or shred them to top off your

salad.

*garlic*

Garlic contains compounds that help the body prevent and fight infections.

� Add fresh garlic to your pasta sauce or garlic

bread. Also add garlic to fish and chicken dishes or mashed potatoes � and

any savory recipe.

*grapefruit*

Grapefruits contain antioxidants.

� Cut one in half and share it with a friend for a

refreshing snack. Or peel the grapefruit like an orange, cut and trim

segments and add pieces to a spinach and mushroom salad.

*pomegranates*

They�re high in antioxidants.

� Eat them as a snack or add the seeds to salad for

a tasty crunch. You can also drink pomegranate juice such as Pom.

*sweet potatoes*

These high-fiber roots contain beta-carotene.

� Bake them in the oven like a baked potato � or

pierce with a fork and microwave until soft. Top with a dab of butter or

brown sugar if desired. For sweet potato fries: slice, put them on a cookie

sheet and brush lightly with oil and salt. Broil.

*yogurt*

Yogurt contains �good bacteria� that helps you digest food and break down

compounds to fight viral infections and diarrhea.

� When you buy yogurt, look for the kind that

contains live cultures, specifically, acidophilus.

Be careful to watch your portion sizes, even with nutritious foods! 24 Hour

Fitness personal trainers can help you devise a low-calorie meal plan filled

with delicious and nutritious foods that you like.

SOURCES:

American Dietetic

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California Avocado Commission <http://www.avocado.org/about/>

The Cancer Cure Foundation<http://www.cancure.org/cancer_fighting_foods.htm>

A. Setnick, MS, RD, LD

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