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"D" For Defense - Take Vit D To Combat The Flu!

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RealAge.com advises that a study carried out over the Fall and Winter of 2009-2010 revealed that those that took Vitamin D supplements and thus had higher levels of D in their systems were half as likely to catch the flu bug or any other viral infection of the respiratory tract. And if any in the high-D group did get sick, they were out of commission for fewer days than those who had lower Vitamin D levels in their systems.

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Researchers weren't sure why D helps, but it could be that the nutrient's inflammation-suppressing powers help reduce the severity of infections. And of course it helps to live a healthy lifestyle and wash hands frequently.

- Submitted by EDWARDS1411 10/4/2010 in Staying Healthy | 2 Comments

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No More FLU. Period.

OK, maybe it's just my result, but I changed a routine nearly 30 years ago that has given me a flu-free existence since then.
I used to be a macho guy, I don't need no stinkin' flu shot, and every year I'd have at least one bout.
I became diabetic, and it became crucial for me to have a flu shot each year (Diabetics: Flu shots are considered CRITICAL for your good health). I started taking an annual flu shot and quit having to battle the flu.
It took me a few years to notice this trend, how

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many of you remember when you didn't have an illness? I've never had tonsillitis, but I can't remember when I didn't have it - maybe that's why I don't remember it.

It's worked for me and goes along with Spark guidance that the best way to prevent the flu is to "get an annual flu shot".

- Submitted by POPEYETHETURTLE 10/4/2010 | 4 Comments | View Secret

Staying on the Defense for Fighting Infections!

One of my Sparkfriends has an infected foot and as I was reading The Doctors Book of Food Remedies {by Selene Yeager & the Editors of Prevention Magazine} I came across on p.350~ a garlicky soup recipe{it is a published work so I can't post recipe} and Eating for Immunity~Vit A ~carrots,spinach,kale,yellow & orange squash & mustard greens{that provides the immunity defense } and Vit .C ~oranges and broccoli provide the offense{words used in the book~though I know Super Bowl Sunday is tomorrow!

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2/3/13~Note:Vit A has enzymes that help to get rid of bacteria and Vit C strengthens our immune system. Plus added zinc may help.~~{Always check with your doctor first].So if you have an infection or are trying to stay healthy,may be this info may be of some use to you.

- Submitted by MOMWANTSNOWAIST 10/4/2010 | 0 Comments | View Secret

Healthy Choice Cafe Stamers Balsamic Chicken

This is one of my 'Go to' frozen dinners when I'm running close to my limit on calories, fat, etc.
This microwave meal is tasty w/ just 270 calories. Other nutrition facts:
Tot Fat 4g
Sat Fat 1.5g
Polyunsat 1g
MonoUnsat 1.5g
Chol 30mg
Na 540mg
Potassium 480mg
Tot Carb 38g
Fibr 6g

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Suger 7
Prot 20 !
Vit A 10
Calc 6
Vit C 6
Vit E 4
Thiamin 8
Riboflavin 10
Niacin 15
Vit B12 10
Pantothenic Acid 10
Phosphorous 25
Magnesium 15
Zinc 10
Manganese 50

It's quick (3.5 to 4.5 minutes), AND Tasty.

Weight Watcher Exchanges = 2 Starch, 1 Veg, 2 Lean Meat.

- Submitted by POPEYETHETURTLE 10/4/2010 | 1 Comments | View Secret

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