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FOODS THAT FIGHT THE FLU?

There’s nothing you can do to avoid flu season. But there is something you can do to protect yourself from getting the flu. This tip doesn’t involve getting your yearly flu shot (although that’s not a bad idea). But dieticians insist there are certain foods we can eat to help boost our immune system. These include:

Berries – Rich in Vitamin C

Beans – High in zinc

Garlic – A 2020 study revealed that garlic seems to stimulate cells related to immune system function

Nuts and Seeds – High in Vitamin E

Salmon – One of the only foods to contain vitamin D

Sweet Potatoes – A Great source of beta carotene