Freeze-dried Foods, A Tool to Help Boost Your Immune System

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.

How Can Freeze-Dried Foods Help Us Get the Nutrition Needed to Build a Healthy Immune System?

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

There is nothing more valuable to you than good health.  Let Shelf Reliance Thrive Foods help you and your family boost your immune systems.  It is a great way to get those important fruits and vegetables into your diet.  Please click the link below to go to my Shelf Reliance website where you can shop for your favorite foods and have them shipped directly to your home. 

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