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10 flu-fighting foods

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Wed, Oct 21 2009 at 8:11 AM EST
  • Got the sniffles?
  • Mushrooms
  • Fresh garlic
  • Wild-caught salmon
  • Tea
  • Yogurt
  • Dark chocolate
  • Oysters
  • Almonds
  • Strawberries
  • Sweet potato
Eating the right foods can help boost your immune system and your chances of surviving cold and flu season without a sniffle. Dave Grotto, author of 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life, reveals 10 foods that provide top doses of the vitamins and nutrients you need to protect and defend against illness.

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