Food fight over cold and flu
Saturday, February 7th, 2009Despite a growing market for over-the-counter medications and supplements, the best defence to keeping colds and flu at bay may come from your fridge instead of the medicine cabinet. Many kitchen staples act as cold and flu fighters and are packed with multiple nutrients that help prevent disease.
Helene Charlebois, RD, an Ottawa-based Registered Dietitian/nutritionist advocates a return to simple, back-to-basics eating. “Foods from as close to the farm as possible will help you get the best nutrients out of your daily intake. A variety of foods is best for good health and a strong immune system,” says Charlebois. “Relying on vitamin and mineral supplements will ensure you are not deficient in certain nutrients but you may be missing out on critical nutrients that don’t come in pill form. To boost your Vitamin C intake choose a glass of 100 per cent orange juice like Tropicana Pure Premium. You’ll get a full day’s supply of Vitamin C and a healthy dose of folate, potassium and powerful antioxidants.” (more…)