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Natural Protection for Body and Mind

Eating the right foods can go a long way towards protecting your body against infection this season. Like all things, prevention is better than cure. Maintaining the right balance in the body before infection hits is a lot more effective, in other words, than medication. Good digestive health is essential to a strong immune system while preventing harmful bacteria from gaining the upper hand. You can also help by drinking plenty of water and eating lots of fresh, seasonal vegetables and fruits.. The vitamins contained in fruits and vegetables help contributing to a good functioning of your immune system. For a bit of variety, why not try juicing vegetables like carrots, celery and beetroot, mixed with some taste of fruits, such as orange juice, banana or raspberries (available frozen in the winter period)?

Eating the right foods not only makes our bodies stronger but also our minds. Foods rich in natural antioxidants, for example, have been linked to a whole range of benefits, as they are also protecting our cells from oxidative damage. Leafy green veges, green tea, cocoa, nuts and red wine contain antioxidants, helping to neutralize harmful free radicals in the body.

Carotene-rich foods like sweet potato, carrot, spinach, cantaloupe, kale, turnip greens, papaya, broccoli, apricots, mango, peaches, butternut squash are also known to help boost the immune system. Making us stronger, more resilient and ready to face the challenges of each new day.