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If you have a strong immune system then you can fight off diseases and the flu easier. This means that you can enjoy life more and have the energy to do the things you want.

 With the poor soil conditions and all the convenient foods in our modern world, we have to take some extra steps to boost our immune systems.

 Some ways to do this is to avoid excess sugar, coffee, alcohol and bad fats. Decrease your fast food consumption and eat less processed foods.

 Let’s talk about some positive ways to live healthier and build up our body defenses.

 Your diet is extremely important. You want to include fresh vegetables and fruits as these are rich in nutrients that will benefit you in many ways.

 Herbs like garlic and onions have many ingredients that fight infections such as allicin. Others, like cinnamon, can help control blood sugar levels.

 Protein is important for cell growth. This can help with anti-aging and building muscle. If you eat meat then try to eat organic and grass fed beef. Free-range chickens are a better choice because they are healthier and happier. 

 Don’t forget about beans and nuts. They have protein and many beneficial nutrients such as omega-3.

 Carrots are abundant in beta-carotene a powerful phytonutrient that boosts immunity and fights infection.

 Broccoli contains antioxidants and vitamins to ward off diseases. It is high in glucosinolates that stimulates the body’s immune system.

 Oregano oil promotes a healthy immune system as well because of its high levels of carvacrol.

 Vitamin D3 is very important. Many people are deficient and don’t realize it. It boosts immunity and helps build strong bones.

 You do have to be careful though. If your levels are too high it could cause problems. Have your doctor check your levels first.

 Exercise is great for your health. It can improve your body, mind and immune system.  Even walking can help. Just be smart, know what you are capable of, and take one-step at a time. You may have to start out slow and work your way up over time.

 Exercise can help you grow new brain cells, improve your mood and build up resistance to diseases.

 Strive to remove stress from your life. If you are willing to try new things such as meditation, yoga, massage and other alternative therapies then you can remove a lot of stress and gain a stronger immune system.

 Don’t forget to wash your hands often. This can reduce your contact with viruses.

 If you explore some of these ideas then you can enjoy a happier and healthier lifestyle. This can be even more important during the flu season but will benefit you throughout your life.

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We want to look and feel our best at all time. Even as we age, we want to fool our biological clock. How can we help accomplish this? Eating right is one of the keys to successful anti-aging.

Most people like junk food but it’s not healthy for our bodies and our minds. “We are what we eat” is a popular saying so don’t eat a lot of fat, sugar and starches. We have to eat good food so we can get the proper vitamins and minerals that our minds and bodies need.

Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables daily. Let’s start off with vegetables.. Vegetables contain nutrients that help your body function better. They protect it from diseases like type 2 diabetes, stroke , coronary heart disease, certain cancers like colon, stomach, and mouth.

Vegetables may reduce the chance of getting kidney stones and decreased bone loss. They help with high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels.

Here’s a list of some vegetables and their benefits: Carrots are rich in vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium and dietary fiber. They help protect you from cancer, cardiovascular disease, and are beneficial to your vision, especially night vision.

Spinach is rich in antioxidants. It has plenty of vitamins like vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6. It has folate and magnesium. Folate helps prevent heart attacks and strokes. Magnesium helps lower your blood pressure which helps protect you from heart disease.

Broccoli is rich in vitamins A, C, and K. It has folate and dietary fiber. It is good at helping to prevent breast, ovarian, lung, colon,.prostate and bladder cancers. It helps build stronger bones and it boosts your immune system.

The second key to anti-aging is fruit. Fruits contain water, fiber and vitamin C. Eating fruits daily helps prevent cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer disease, stroke and certain cancers.

There are all kinds of berries you could eat. They contain vitamin C, minerals and phytochemicals, which are chemicals that are very good for our health. Just a cupful of berries are very low in calories.

Berries are good for your heart, vision, especially nighttime vision, and macular degeneration, vision as we age. They help prevent colon, ovarian, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. They help with brain health also.

Eating apples will help maintain healthy blood pressure. They have no fat or cholesterol which helps if you’re watching your weight. They help control blood sugar and help protect you against lung, colon, and liver cancers. Always remember to leave the skin on because most of the nutrients are just under the skin.

Fruits are so good for you that instead of eating snacks that are high in calories and have zero nutritional value you should be eating a piece of fruit that has little calories and are packed with vitamins that are good for your body.

So please eat your fruits and vegetables. They will help you age gracefully.

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