Two More Foods To Help With Flu

The other two foods that help with flu are Lemons and Garlic.

Garlic stimulates the production of infection fighting white blood cells and sharpens their viral killing instincts. All you need is 2 cloves a day.

Lemons help to maintain and restore the proper pH balance in your system. Four Tablespoons of lemon juice can help maintain and internal climate where healthy bacteria thrive and the harmful bacteria and viruses do not. Also, fresh lemons are a bright fruit which is loaded with antioxidants.

Foods That Help Fight The Flu

If you're looking for ways to combat the flu, today and tomorrow I will share with you four foods that can help. Of course eating healthy is what it is all about.

First of all, increase your antioxidants by eating lots of colorful fruits and vegetables. The brighter and more vibrant the color, the better. Antioxidants are key to immune system health and its ability to ward off disease. Get at least 5-6 servings a day.

Second in the line up of things to eat is yogurt. Be sure to get the kind that is live culture and has the good bacteria in it. These good bacteria actually strengthen the immune system. The other thing about yogurt is that it can help alleviate diarrhea, prevent yeast infections and improve overall health.

I'll cover the other 2 foods tomorrow.

More tidbits on Herbs

Turmeric helps prevent joint inflammation, especially that associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Turmeric is also felt to slow the spread of prostate cancer.

Rosemary helps protect brain cells from the aging process and can also protect against cardiovascular disease.

I've written more about some of these herbs previously. Just look under the herb to see what else is good about them.

Good Herb Snippets

Here are some good things about a few herbs.

Cinnamon can help in numerous ways. Cinnamon lowers cholesterol, but more importantly it reduces blood sugar and slow the proliferation of cancerous cells in people with leukemia.

Sage was studied at the University of Georgia and they suggest that sage can prevent tissue damage caused by high blood sugar and offers some protection against cardiovascular disease.

Parsley contains Vitamin C, iron and is a good source of flavonoids, which help protect cells from cancer.

Nighttime Eating

Here are some more tips to curb nighttime eating.

Get your hands busy. Often times we turn to food if we are bored or lonely. There are a couple things you can do here. Take a walk, sign up for an evening class, take a bubble bath, or call a friend. Find a hobby. Something that will keep the hands busy, like knitting, journaling, puzzles, or sewing.

Go for liquids like a glass of water or a cup of tea instead of food. If you have to chew something, try some gum.

Clean out the pantry. Get rid of the chips and cookies and have fresh fruit and vegetables on hand.

Eat dinner later. Watch portion sizes and keep it healthy.

Go to bed early. You won't be eating if you're sleeping!!

Are You A Late Night Snacker?

Are you one of those folks who raids the kitchen every night? Here are some hints to help you control eating in the evening.

Clean your teeth right after dinner. If you brush with a mint toothpaste, this can signal the brain that you are through eating for the day and reduce cravings for treats. If it helps, you can repeat it several times a night.

Close up the kitchen. After dinner, put away all leftovers, clean up, shut any doors and turn out the lights.

Don't starve yourself. If you eat healthy meals throughout the day, this helps curb the hunger at night. Also, you can set out a healthy snack like a small handful of nuts and an apple to eat before going to bed.

More tomorrow.

Warding Off Winter Colds

Some of you will not be surprised and some of you will not want to hear how to ward off winter colds. This is based on research from Appalachian State University. They found that people who do moderate exercise on a regular basis are less likely to get colds and if they do the symptoms are usually mild and last for a shorter period of time.

There is a flooding of natural cells that help find and kill viruses about 3 hours after you workout. Now the workout does not have to be a heavy workout. If the exercise is too heavy, it may actually suppress the immune system function. A gently walk for 1 hour is great.