Keep that cold away with foods from our kitchen

There are things we can do to try to up our chances for staying healthy: getting enough rest, keeping our hands washed, and drinking plenty of water are the top three. The good news is there are many foods in our kitchens that are beneficial to keeping our immune system strong and in fighting condition.  At the top of the list are:


 100 percent orange juice, (preferably fresh squeezed)
 avocado
 tomatoes
 bell peppers
 broccoli
 garlic
 grapefruit
 lean meat
 yogurt or kefir (not one too high in sugar)

The great thing is you can use these foods throughout your day.


A glass of fresh orange juice and yogurt is a healthy start to the day.


You can add avocado, tomatoes and turkey to a salad or a sandwich on whole grain bread for lunch.


For dinner make a broth with lots of slivered garlic when you feel a cold coming on.Use already made organic chicken broth and sliver about 3-4 cloves or garlic and add a lot of lime or lemon to the broth. If you have fresh ginger,grate this into the heating broth as well. Finely chopped up broccoli is perfect tossed in at the end. Add a couple of cups of baby spinach (to 4 cups of broth) as well, or thinly cut up kale or chard. This will give an additional boost of vitamin C .


Another use for grapefruit is in a salad. You can toss avocado and grapefruit segments with mixed lettuces. Add extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice, salt and cracked pepper for a healthy delicious  salad that will be on your side in a fight against a cold.

Source:-WebMd.