HOW TO AVOID
THE FLU OR A BAD COLD
Our page on Bad Habits That Will Give You A Cold Or The Flu
focused on prevention in your home, work place & public areas.
This page is about specific ways to protect your body
from a bad cold or the flu.
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HEALTHY HABITS 
- Give up smoking
- Do Cardio strengthening & conditioning than can help boost the immune system
- Use an antiseptic mouthwash daily that may help fend off illnesses & also will give
you better dental health
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BEST FOODS
Foods with Quercetin may give an immunity boost if you're under stress
- Red apples
- Broccoli
- Green tea
SOLUBLE FIBER
Helps fight inflammation
- Citrus fruits
- Apples
- Carrots
- Beans
- Oats
INSOLUBLE FIBER
Found in wheat, whole grains, nuts & green leafy vegetables
is still important for overall health
- Insoluble fiber doesn’t seem to have the same impact on immunity as soluble
fiber does - Work towards 25 to 38 grams of total fiber a day
with the majority being the
soluble fiber
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VITAMIN C FOODS
FROM FRUITS & VEGETABLES
Can boost immunity
For a thorough list, visit
FRUITS THAT HEAL & VEGETABLES THAT HEAL
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VITAMIN D FOODS
These foods will give you small doses of Vitamin D
- Fatty Fish
- Eggs
- Milk (fortified)
VITAMIN D PILLS
- Doctors agree that it's better to take Vitamin D pills that the above foods won't
give you the amount of Vitamin D you need - Be aware that certain prescription drugs like acid blockers can deprive the
body of nutrients like vitamin D
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LOSING WEIGHT
If you're overweight, losing weight can help boost your immunity
- You will need to lower your calories at least 15% to see the difference
- The more you reach towards 50% less calories, the better results you'll have
- Don't forget that when you cut back on quantity
1. You need to be more careful about the quality of your diet
2. Eat more fruits & vegetables
3. Choose lean protein sources, such as fish, chicken & low-fat dairy
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Don't forget to get a flu shot!
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