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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