Stay well this winter with foods that promote good health.
- Berries, pecans, dark chocolate and dark leafy greens like kale all are high in anti-oxidants which help prevent or delay cell damage caused by free-radicals.
- Nuts and eggs are high in zinc which maintains the immune system and repairs body tissues.
- Fish high in omega-3 fatty acids, like salmon and tuna, help fight inflammation.
- Rhizomes like ginger and turmeric have strong anti-inflammatory properties and can help with nausea.
- Did you know that 70% of your immune system is in your intestines? Fermented foods like yogurt, kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut (unpasteurized) and kombucha contain probiotics which help promote good-bacteria in the gut.
- We all know citrus fruits contain high amounts of vitamin C. But did you know bell peppers are also rich in vitamin C? So are Brussel's sprouts and fennel.
- Garlic is great for cardiovascular health. It also has anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and ant-viral properties that help stave off winter-time illness.
- Orange vegetables like sweet potatoes, carrots and butternut squash are high in beta-carotene which helps maintain mucous membranes.
- Oatmeal contains beta-glucans which boost the immune system.
- Spicy chilis like jalapenos, seranos and habaneros contain high amounts of capsaicin which helps to clear the sinuses.