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Avoiding the Flu with Food

With flu season right around the corner, it is important to take care of our bodies so we don’t get sick. People often don’t think about real food when it comes to treating the flu, but if we eat the right foods it can make a big impact on preventing the flu. Foods that help boost our immune systems are important when fighting against sickness. When considering foods that boost our immune health, foods high in Vitamin A, B6, C, and E need to be focused on. Foods high in vitamin C have been proven to help fight off sickness, and supplements are often used during flu season. Our body uses different antioxidants to help ward off unwanted viruses and bacteria in our system. Foods high in vitamins and antioxidants help rid our bodies of these dangerous organisms. Eating healthy can play a major role in preventing sickness. Sticking to whole foods is your best bet because of the high nutritional value they carry, so take advantage!

Examples of some good flu fighting foods:

  • Yogurt: full of probiotics that help fight off bad bacteria
  • Garlic: garlic promotes having good gut bacteria, which helps rids the body of harmful toxins.
  • Salmon: Salmon is high in Vitamin D, which is another nutrient that is important for fending off sickness
  • Dark Leafy Greens: This type of food is very high in vitamin C and are very nutrient dense, providing flu-fighting effects

-Written by Braden Carmody

 

In addition to foods, we recommend getting your flu shot to give you another protective factor against the flu!

Brown Clinic is holding walk-in Flu shot clinics at its

Northridge location Saturday, October 15 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., and on  Thursday, October 20 from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Cost is $38 for the Flu vaccine and $58 for the Flu Zone High Dose vaccine that is recommended for anyone 65 years of age or older. VFC vaccines are available for children and others who qualify.
Brown Clinic billing works with all insurance companies. Most insurance policies cover preventative vaccines, check with your insurance company for more details.

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