Foods To Boost Immune System & Avoid Getting Cold, Flu

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Cold and flu season is still upon us, and we all want to do everything we can to avoid getting sick. Washing our hands and logging enough sleep are a good start. But when it comes to protecting your immune system, diet counts too.

It makes sense: Foods are packed full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other nutrients that can help prepare your body to fight off invading bacteria and viruses.

So if you want to lower your chances of turning into a coughing, sniffing mess this month, consider adding some of these immune-boosting superfoods to your diet.

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