Cold
season is now upon us and there seems to be a proliferation of viruses. On average, an adult has 2 colds per
year. While they are not usually
life threatening, they cause a great deal of suffering and lost days of
work. Wouldn’t it be nice if we
could decrease our chances of catching colds and flu or even lessen the effects
or duration of these viruses? Doctors and nutritionists tell us that by eating a
balanced diet, including at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables, we can
do just that.
Why Are
Fruits and Vegetables So Important in Boosting our Immune System?
Many
fruits and vegetables are rich in Vitamin A, C, E and flavonoids.
What are
Flavonoids?
Flavonoids are chemical substances in food that act as
Antioxidants. Antioxidants stop
free radicals from damaging healthy cells. Free radicals come from the body’s natural use of oxygen, as
well as environmental elements such as pollution and smoking. They tend to weaken our body’s defense
system.
We all know it is important to have a balanced diet,
but more often than not, we just do not eat the right foods. People tend to eat fewer fruits and
vegetables in the winter because there are less fresh fruits and vegetables
available. Often they are
expensive, lacking in quality or just not available. Unfortunately, this is just the opposite of what we should
be doing. Cold weather, pollution,
lack of sun light etc. take a tole on our immune systems. If we are not careful, our immune system
suffers. This is just the type of
situation that those nasty little viruses are looking for.
1. They maintain the
same vitamin, mineral and antioxidant content as fresh foods
2. They are very
appealing to the taste, maintain the same color and aroma as fresh foods
3. They are edible
just as they are and make healthy, nutritious snacks
4. They are
lightweight and easy to store in a handbag or backpack, making them easy to eat
on the go
5. They can easily be
reconstituted and used in your own recipes. They are lifesavers when you haven’t had time to shop for
fresh ingredients
6. They have a shelf
live of 25 years when the can is unopened
7. No preservatives
are added
8. They are available
in a great variety at all times of the year
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