Yep, it's THAT time of year again! Do yourself a favor & get ahead of the curve by simply adding a few key immune boosting foods to your grocery cart. The old saying that "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" rings especially true when it comes to cold & flu season.
Read today's blog to learn the top 5 foods to help protect you from colds & flu:
Speaking of cold & flu season..
What you eat makes a big difference when it comes to health. Have you noticed this? When you feel under the weather, you naturally gravitate toward certain foods. Your digestive system slows down, and by default, you crave a hot soup or a simple meal. It's simple logic. It all boils down to the old saying, “you are what you eat.
So, why not eat the right foods and bolster your defense system. Prevention is better than cure! Don't you agree? During cold and flu season, it helps to amp up your immune system with the best foods.
5 Power Foods to Boost Your Immunities
1. Fermented foods 
Include plenty of fermented foods which carry a host of healthy probiotics.
Probiotics are healthy bacteria that promote your gut health. With more than 80% of the immune system residing in your gut, taking probiotics is the right step.
The next time you're at the supermarket grab a quart of kefir. It has more active bacteria than a probiotic pill.
2. Include Herbs
Include plenty of herbs like Cilantro, Tulsi (Holy basil) and Oregano. Research confirms Tulsi has outstanding immune-boosting effects.
Oregano is a powerful healing and immune-boosting herb. Both these herbs have antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral effects.
3. Spice Up Your Meals
Spices like turmeric and ginger have extraordinary immune-strengthening effects.
Ayurvedic medicine cites their effects on our immune system. These spices have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which work to improve immune cell's function.
Ginger helps to break down toxins in our organs through its warming effects.
4. Add Cruciferous Veggies 
They are rich in sulfur-containing nutrients. These are powerful antioxidants, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory.
Examples include broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, and cauliflower.
5. Boost Your Antioxidant intake
Include plenty of antioxidant-rich foods like fruits and vegetables.
Go for a colorful palate and eat from all the colors of a rainbow to get a spectrum of antioxidants.
Antioxidants scavenge dead cells and free radicals and free up the immune system. This reduces the toxic overload in the body and refreshes the disease-fighting cells.
Stay Healthy!!!