Supermarket Defenses:

Ginseng Tea, Hot or Iced--Studies have shown that ginseng helps the body prevent acute respiratory illness.

Green Tea--This hot drink has been known for centuries to positively affect the body in many ways. It recently has been proven to prevent cold and flu symptoms. 

Oranges--This citrus fruit is filled with vitamin C and zinc.  It's been known to decrease the severity and duration of cold symptoms.  Zinczenko states that one orange provides more than 100% of the daily recommended intake of vitamin C.

Olive Oil and Avocados--These healthy fats, when consumed moderately, reduce inflammation.

Supermarket Offenses:

Caffeinated beverages and energy drinks--Extra caffeine affects the sleep schedule, suppressing the immune system, which allows viruses and infections to begin.  Caffeine, Zinczenko writes, dehydrates the body, and hydration is necessary during an illness.  Fluids move nutrients to the site of the infection, and remove toxins from the body.

What's your remedy for a cold or flu?    MORE ON AUTHOR DAVID ZINCZENKO

                                                         REVIEW OF THE ABS DIET FOR WOMEN

David Zinczenko