With the cold flu season upon us many are running to drug stores and clinics trying to get some help in combating the nasty viruses that make our winter months miserable. However you may not have to venture very far for some help in staying healthy. We tend to get colds when our immune system isn't as strong as it should be. In addition to exercise, maintaining a healthy balance of fruits and vegetables in our system will increase the protection needed to fight the invaders. Fruits also have the ability to reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. Here are a few fruits you should keep handy that can carry the vitamin load you need to give your immune system a boost.
Apples
is by far the most popular antioxidant we have in our diet. Apples are full of protective flavonoids which help to prevent heart disease and cancer.
Bananas
it is a major source of vitamin B6. It helps to reduce fatigue and leg cramps. It is a great source of potassium. It also combats depression, insomnia and stress. They are also high in magnesium which helps to build strong bones. Great way to prevent heart disease and high blood pressure.
Cranberries
they have more antioxidants than any other common fruits or vegetables. One serving has 5X the amount found in broccoli. Cranberries are natural in probiotic increasing good bacteria levels in the stomach and protecting foodborne illness.
Papaya
It has 250 % of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C.....so a papaya will run a cold right out of your body! The beta carotene, vitamin C & E can reduce inflammation throughout your body, cheapening the effects of asthma.
Grapefruit
Grapefruits contains limonoids which have been know to lower cholesterol. Grapefruits are also loaded with vitamin C. The red grapefruits are laced with lycopene a cancer fighting substance.
Get yourself some fruit next trip to the market and keep your immune system strong so you can enjoy this holiday season.
#GET AKB FIT
TEACHING A HEALTHY APPROACH TO A HAPPY EXISTENCE!
Apples
is by far the most popular antioxidant we have in our diet. Apples are full of protective flavonoids which help to prevent heart disease and cancer.
Bananas
it is a major source of vitamin B6. It helps to reduce fatigue and leg cramps. It is a great source of potassium. It also combats depression, insomnia and stress. They are also high in magnesium which helps to build strong bones. Great way to prevent heart disease and high blood pressure.
Cranberries
they have more antioxidants than any other common fruits or vegetables. One serving has 5X the amount found in broccoli. Cranberries are natural in probiotic increasing good bacteria levels in the stomach and protecting foodborne illness.
Papaya
It has 250 % of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C.....so a papaya will run a cold right out of your body! The beta carotene, vitamin C & E can reduce inflammation throughout your body, cheapening the effects of asthma.
Grapefruit
Grapefruits contains limonoids which have been know to lower cholesterol. Grapefruits are also loaded with vitamin C. The red grapefruits are laced with lycopene a cancer fighting substance.
Get yourself some fruit next trip to the market and keep your immune system strong so you can enjoy this holiday season.
#GET AKB FIT
TEACHING A HEALTHY APPROACH TO A HAPPY EXISTENCE!
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