When you get sick with a cold or flu, do you head straight for the orange juice? There’s good reason, as the vitamin C it contains has the potential to lessen symptoms and speed recovery. But have you stopped to consider that there are other juices that can also provide a healthy boost to your […]
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Nutrition and Your Immune System
Ever wondered why some people rarely get sick? There are lots of factors that contribute to a healthy immune system. There are steps you can take to bolster your body’s defenses. The most important thing to do is live a healthy lifestyle. Eating lean protein, lots of fresh veggies and fruit and limiting processed foods […]
Sugar and Your Immune System
We all know too much sugar is bad for us. Sugar promotes obesity, diabetes, heart disease, tooth decay, skin aging, and a host of other ailments. It increases the risk of depression, rheumatoid arthritis, and kidney failure, just to name a few. And, concerning especially during cold and flu season, eating sugar suppresses the immune […]
