Discover the most effective edibles to boost your immune system and fight off sniffles, colds and fearsome flu bugs. By Ronita Dutta
Manuka honey
The soothing and antibacterial properties of honey are widely known but Manuka honey produced by bees who feed on nectar from the flowers of New Zealand’s indigenous Manu
Dark chocolate
Woo hoo! A healthy excuse to eat chocolate at last! According to The British Journal of Nutrition dark chocolate helps to boost your immune system.
Chicken soup
It’s not just an old wives remedy, there’s enough scientific proof that chicken soup helps t
Capsicums
Oranges, lemons and other citrus fruits are the best source of immune boosting Vitamin C right? Well no as it happens.
Tea
You should always up your fluid intake when you’re poorly to prevent dehydration and help flush the virus out of your system.
Mushrooms
The humble mushroom is often overlooked as a nutrient rich vegetable so you may be surprised to learn mushrooms contain two excellent flu fighting substances &nda
Probiotic yogurt
Probiotic yoghurt taken as a preventative measure is an excellent way to give your immune system a healthy boost.
Sweet potatoes
Rich in immune-boosting beta-carotene which becomes Vitamin A in the body, a diet that incorporates sweet potatoes can help maintain a healthy mucus lining i
Ginger
Ginger has long been used in Chinese medicine and other Asian cultures to treat infections includi
Garlic
Garlic with its natural antiviral and anti-bacterial agents is a flu-fighting superfood.
Oysters
This is an expensive and tricky one to work into your diet, but it’s worth baring in mind that just one oyster provides an incredible 13 milligrams of zinc -
Olive leaf extract
And finally, if you’re looking for a tonic or supplement to help prevent a bout of flu, forget vitamin C or garlic capsules and stock up some Oliv
