Stay Healthy In Our Second Pandemic Flu Season
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Julia Austin
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Get your vitamin C and zinc
Make sure to get plenty of vitamin C and zinc. Research out of The National Library of Medicine shows that those who are deficient in either tend to suffer longer and more severe symptoms from the cold or flu. While eating tons of oranges may not eliminate the risk of getting sick once exposed to a virus, it can mean you’re down for the count for fewer days. Some foods that are high in vitamin C include kiwis, citrus fruit, red and orange bell peppers, strawberries, and broccoli. Foods high in zinc include red meat, shellfish, legumes, seeds, and nuts. You can always invest in a multi-vitamin that offers 100 percent or more of your daily needs of vitamin C and zinc.
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