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Healthy Winter Diet for Strong Immune System Staying inside to enjoy cozy evenings is great if it is by choice, but it's a whole different story when you're lying inside because you're sick or constantly fighting something. Here are a few practical tips to help you stay healthy over the winter months.  Skip Refined Sugar When you are tired, it makes sense to want to reach for things like sweet pastries, cookies or soda drinks for an energy boost. However, food or drinks with refined flour or sugar lower your immune system from functioning optimally to keep you protected against illness and common viruses that circulate during the winter. Natural sugars are always better than refined sugars, so choose food sources that do not have added sugars to keep both your weight and immune function healthy. Eat More Yogurt It's an easy breakfast or snack that you can customize with granola, fruit or honey. But more than the high protein and high flavour packed in yogurt, studies point to additional health benefits. Properties in yogurt can help minimize high blood pressure, as well as lower chances of developing osteoporosis. If you suffer from IBS or constipation, yogurt can also bring relief. Choose yogurts that do not have added sugar (Greek yogurt is a good option) and that have vitamin D and low fat percentages. Get Veggies, Garlic and Zinc in Your Diet Keep colds at bay by adding garlic to your meals: stir fry vegetables with garlic, or try making soy chicken with garlic to enhance flavor. Garlic boosts your immune system, as does zinc. Some food sources for zinc include lean beef, turkey, lentils, garbanzo beans, and pumpkin and sesame seeds. To give your body a healthy and nutritional foundation, make sure there are vegetables in every meal. These dietary tips offer you some easy ways to make sure your meals are fueled by foods that will help your body fight against infection and illness this season. Of course, continue to stay hydrated, well rested, physically active and follow any medication dosages as prescribed by your doctor. |
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