FALL flu fighting foods

Summer has sizzled and we have fallen 

 

back into shorter days and chillier nights. The time of year that starts to challenge our immune systems. However, by eating immune boosting foods on a regular basis you can keep your immune system strong to ward off the cold and flu.

Garlic- Most recognized for its use in the kitchen is a powerful immune booster and disease fighter. Garlic stimulates the production of infection fighting white blood cells.
 


Sweet Potatoes  are one  high in beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in the body. Both beta-carotene and vitamin A are important for boosting the body's immune system.Sweet Potato Chili is a great fall one-pot meal along with some good, warm pumpernickel or marble rye bread.
 


Sweet Potato Chile as seen on FOX 2 Meatless Mondays:
http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/23744268/meatless-monday-sweet-potato-chili

Yours in health!
Dr. Velonda

Go green - spotlight on Kale

KALE is in the same family as cabbage, broccoli and collards. Depending on the time of year, kale can have different flavors. Kale is most sweet and delicious after a frost.  The fall and winter months are peak harvest times. 

ACE up your immune system with the high levels of vitamin A and vitamin C in kale. Kale is delicious served in soups or sautéed.

Kale sautéed in olive oil with fresh garlic and topped with Parmesan cheese served with pasta is most delicious!

I had the great joy of meeting Dr. Nandi on the set of his medical health show. Check out the segment on veganism: http://askdrnandi.com/portfolios/veganism/

Yours in health,

Dr. Velonda