{"id":10952,"date":"2017-02-07T11:51:42","date_gmt":"2017-02-07T15:51:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vitamins.vitanetonline.com\/?p=10952"},"modified":"2018-08-17T15:34:53","modified_gmt":"2018-08-17T19:34:53","slug":"ways-to-strengthen-your-immune-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitamins.vitanetonline.com\/index.php\/ways-to-strengthen-your-immune-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways to strengthen your immune system"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"richsummary\">\n<p id=\"abstract\">Common foods can be very beneficial to the immune system when added to the diet. Fruits and vegetables such as watermelon and broccoli contain lots of vitamins like A, C, and E, as do nuts like almonds. Garlic and turmeric have anti-inflammatory effects and other general benefits. It is very easy to use these items to supplement and boost immune health, reducing the risk of disease.<\/p>\n<p>Key Takeaways:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"takeaways\">\n<li id=\"takeaway1\">One of the best ways to protect yourself from the flu is to have a strong and healthy immune system.<\/li>\n<li id=\"takeaway2\">By eating healthy, having healthy lifestyle practices and consuming the right doses of vitamins and minerals is the key to a healthy immune system and fighting off other viruses.<\/li>\n<li id=\"takeaway3\">Here are a few key things that will boost your immune system: garlic, turmeric, green or black tea, almonds, and spinach. Get plenty of rest and drink your fluids.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"quote\">&#8220;A daily cup of low-fat yogurt may reduce your chances of getting a cold. Look for labels listing &#8216;live and active cultures&#8217;. 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