Flu Fighting Foods

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FYI-Health and Wellness

Considering that this blog is here to give you as much info as possible to promote good health and outstanding wellness, we are in the midst of flu season and I'm sure everyone is interested in shoring up their arsenal of flu fighting strategies.

According to research done at the University of South Carolina, eating foods that were rich in a substance called quercetin gives you a fighting chance to avoid colds and the flu.

In addition to the standard strategies that include being vigilant about washing your hands and covering your mouth when coughing and sneezing, quercetin is a powerful antioxidant found in apples, blueberries, broccoli, spinach, lettuce, and onions. As for the onions, the red variety should be your first choice as they have four times the quercetin found in other produce.

Another benefit of these foods is that they all promote weight management and good general health. So, stock up and enjoy in volume.

Bon Appetit