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TO HELP FIGHT THE FLU!
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s the cold and flu season approaches, you may want to stock up on a few goodies that will support you in your recovery or even preventing those aches & pains, congestion and fever & chills.
you may find foods in your pantry or local farmers market that are equally super.
Consuming “Superfoods” may seem like the latest craze but it is simply about getting back to the basics.
Blue Green Algae from Klamath lake, spirulina, chlorella, goji and inca berries, maca powder, and so many more truly are super foods that may seem exotic and are worth trying. But
These “super” foods or ingredients are those that pack dense nutrients in a small package with minimum effort. The denser the nutrient content of
Black Pepper:
possibly the most commonly used spice is believed to bring down fever.
Parsley and Kale: These greens
are packed with protein to build your strength. General rule for leafy greens, the darker the greens, the higher the nutritional substance.
Sunflower seeds: among one of the best natural sources of vitamin E, with its antioxidant nature that protects cell walls from damage.
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- Portia Tresselt
Blueberries:
These antioxidant inspirations are immunity boosters at their best.
particular and adding fresh herbs to your meals for their antioxidant activity.
loaded with vitamins and almost all known minerals and amino acids. Fights infection
food for
a food, the quicker your body will be satisfied; allowing you to reduce your overall intake or calories. This is an important factor in staying well; especially when the immune system needs extra help, because our digestive processes take up much energy. Energy we have much less of these days in reserve. Here are some suggested super foods to keep you well so you don’t have to put up a fight against the flu this winter.
Oregano in
Bee Pollen:
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Lemon/Lime juice, Cayenne Pepper: are high
sources of vitamin C.
Sprouts: are the most vitally packed and nourishing
foods we could possible eat. The health giving chlorophyll content if very high in the greens and the vitamin B content is very high as well. They can be grown in your kitchen year round and are a healthy snack that the kids will like - especially if they participate in growing their own.
Garlic: these pungent cloves
have anti-viral properties that may halt symptoms of a cold or flu.
Portia is originally from California and now lives in Lennox Head with her family. Over the last 25 years she has worked in preventative healthcare, focused on working with families using a WHOLE foods approach to help them grow and stay well together. Through her consultations, lectures and living food workshops, she hopes to encourage people to take an active role in their own health. She is the author of a recipe book called “Healthy Snacks and Meals for the WHOLE family.” To receive Portia’s Nutrition & Wellness newsletter, visit: http://eepurl.com/VgvaD.
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