Winter is well and truly here and with it comes the dreaded winter cold…sniffily noses and sore throats!
One way to ward off Winter woes is to ensure that you are eating well.
While there are no magic foods (or supplements) that can stop you from getting a cold or flu, we do know that eating a variety of different nutritious foods can help the immune system do its job. Nutrients known to support immune function are: Vitamin C, Vitamin A, folate and zinc.
• ½ a red capsicum OR an orange provides your daily vitamin C needs.
• 1 cup of rockmelon or pumpkin provides you with Vitamin A.
• Add ½ cup of cooked broccoli to your dinner for folate.
• Load up on your baked beans, cashew nuts or lean red meat for zinc.
The micronutrients in these foods make them far more effective than any supplement.
Let food be thy medicine!!
