
{"id":7906,"date":"2016-02-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-02-16T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/the-best-foods-to-eat-for-cold-and-flu-season\/"},"modified":"2016-02-16T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2016-02-16T00:00:00","slug":"the-best-foods-to-eat-for-cold-and-flu-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/es\/the-best-foods-to-eat-for-cold-and-flu-season\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Foods to Eat for Cold and Flu Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5713\" src=\"https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/HDF-Cold-and-Flu-FB.jpg\" alt=\"HDF Cold and Flu FB\" width=\"625\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/HDF-Cold-and-Flu-FB.jpg 1075w, https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/HDF-Cold-and-Flu-FB-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/HDF-Cold-and-Flu-FB-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/HDF-Cold-and-Flu-FB-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With kids back in school, it\u2019s time to get serious about fighting off those viruses, and one of the best ways is with your family\u2019s diet.<\/p>\n<p>As a Together Counts\u2122 ambassador, we know the importance of eating a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, lean protein, whole grains and healthy fats for managing weight and well-being. Whether you are eating at home or dining out at restaurants, a healthy diet is also a powerful way to boost your immune system naturally.<\/p>\n<p>A well-rounded diet including foods like those listed above, along with regular exercise, has been shown to help boost your immune system. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Getting enough <a href=\"http:\/\/www.healthydiningfinder.com\/blogs-recipes-more\/Taste-of-Health\/12-Complete-Proteins-for-Meatless-Monday\"><strong>protein<\/strong><\/a>, specifically lean protein, from lean cuts of red meat, fish, poultry, seafood, beans, nuts and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.healthydiningfinder.com\/blogs-recipes-more\/Taste-of-Health\/Switch-to-Fat-Free-or-Low-Fat-Dairy-Products\"><strong>low-fat dairy<\/strong><\/a> can help with antibody production. Antibodies are keys to fighting off infection.<\/li>\n<li>Including foods like low-fat yogurt and fermented dairy products (such as kefir) with live cultures in your diet can provide <a href=\"http:\/\/www.healthydiningfinder.com\/blogs-recipes-more\/Ask-the-Dietitians\/What-are-probiotics\"><strong>probiotics<\/strong><\/a> (good bacteria) to help you maintain a healthy digestive system.\u00a0Research shows again and again that a healthy digestive system is linked to a strong immune system.<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin C, an antioxidant that can help activate your immune system, is a popular choice to ward off cold and flu viruses, but did you know that it\u2019s not just found in citrus? Fruits and vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.healthydiningfinder.com\/blogs-recipes-more\/Taste-of-Health\/Roasting-Veggies\"><strong>cauliflower<\/strong><\/a>, tomato, and greens are all\u00a0high in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.healthydiningfinder.com\/blogs-recipes-more\/Healthy-Kids\/Back-to-School-Get-Your-Vitamin-C-with-this-Recipe\"><strong>vitamin C<\/strong><\/a> and make a tasty addition to any meal.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy zinc-rich foods like oysters, nuts, lean\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.healthydiningfinder.com\/blogs-recipes-more\/Taste-of-Health\/5-Ways-to-Make-Barbecuing-Beautiful\"><strong>red meat<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and yogurt in your daily diet.\u00a0This trace element is essential to proper function of cells in the immune system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Give your immune system the boost it needs now and throughout cold and flu season with these healthy foods. Find them at restaurants nationwide in Healthy Dining and Kids LiveWell menu choices, featured on HealthyDiningFinder.com and recommended by our team of registered dietitians.<\/p>\n<p><em>Healthy Dining\u2019s signature web and mobile site, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.healthydiningfinder.com\/\">HealthyDiningFinder.com<\/a><\/span>, is the only search engine of its kind providing personalized dining out recommendations validated by Healthy Dining\u2019s team of registered dietitians. HealthyDiningFinder.com features more than 4,000 menu choices from participating restaurants nationwide enabling diet- and nutrition- conscious consumers to find nutrition information and Healthy Dining options emphasizing lean protein, fruits, vegetables, whole grains and unsaturated fats. <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.healthydiningfinder.com\/\">HealthyDiningFinder.com<\/a><\/span> also features a Kids LiveWell platform, a program developed by the National Restaurant Association, to help parents find restaurants offering healthier meals for children. With 25 years of expertise in the restaurant industry and hundreds of thousands of restaurant recipes analyzed for nutrient content, Healthy Dining is the most experienced restaurant nutrition services provider in the world.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For more healthy dining options check out these other sweet reads from Together Counts!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/1-2-3-grab-n-go\/\">1, 2, 3\u2026 Grab-n-Go!<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/5-canned-foods-to-fuel-an-active-lifestyle\/\">5 Canned Foods to Fuel an Active Lifestyle<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/togethercounts.com\/cooking-and-eating-together-a-recipe-to-strengthen-your-family\/\">Cooking and Eating Together \u2013 A Recipe to Strengthen Your Family<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With kids back in school, it\u2019s time to get serious about fighting off those viruses, and one of the best ways is with your family\u2019s diet. 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