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15 Immunity-Boosting Foods That Help Fight The Flu

It's that time of year again and, to be honest, hand sanitizer alone can't save you.

Erin Phelan

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Foods that Fight the Flu

Life is hectic, and we are in constant contact with viruses: at work, from our kids and at the grocery store. Flu season peaks in December, generally for 10 to 16 weeks. During that time, between 10 and 20 percent of Canadians will get the flu and even more will pick up a cold. This is why it is essential to have a well-tuned immune system fighting the good fight.

“A good diet is essential,” says Jennifer Tanner, a naturopathic doctor with Kinetica Health Group in Toronto. “When you eat poorly, you have less food for the warriors – those immune cells – to go out and fight.” Immunology expert Dr. William Boisvert, a tenured professor at the University of Hawaii’s John A. Burns School of Medicine, agrees. He says under-nutrition is one of the biggest causes of immune deficiency. “A diet chronically lacking in macronutrients, such as protein and healthy fat, can significantly impair the ability of the immune system to fight infections.”

Read on for an expert-approved list of the top 15 foods that fight the flu and boost your immune system.

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