5 IMMUNE-BOOSTING FOODS




YOGURT
how it helps: It contains probiotics that strengthen the immune system. In one study, people who ate three-quarters of a cup of yogurt daily for a year have 25% fewer colds than those who didn't.
simple ways to savor: Stir into black bean soup.



EGGS
how it helps: Packed with amino acids, zinc and B vitamins, eggs build white blood cells and antibodies, which the body needs to fight off illnesses.
simple ways to savor: Hard-boil a couple for a Greek salad with spinach, olives, tomatoes and feta.



RED BELL PEPPER
how it helps: One pepper contains a whopping 200 mg or more of vitamin C ( an orange by the comparison, provides about 70).
simple ways to savor: Julienne a fresh pepper and dip into store-bought hummus.




GINGER
hoe it helps: An age-old Chinese cure-all for colds, fresh ginger may fight viruses by helping your body sweat out toxins.
simple ways to savor: Peel and finely chop a bulb and add to a stir-fry of shrimp and mixed vegetables.






GARLIC
how it helps: It contain sulfur-based compounds that may keep your body free of infection by boosting your immune system.
simple ways to savor: Dice a peeled clover or two and stir into your mashed potatoes.