September 11, 2009
By Jessica Forbes
As we head out of summer and into the cooler months, the attention on cold and flu season starts to set in. That attention has definitely been amplified this year with all the press surrounding different strains of the flu! There is a lot you can do to prevent the flu including diet, lifestyle, and in some cases medication, but I thought to take this blog entry to provide info on zinc.
Zinc is one of the most important nutrients for immunity, and can usually be obtained from the diet if attention is given to eating protein rich foods (although extra may be needed in supplement form if you are around people who are sick with a cold or flu or if you are starting to show symptoms).
Below is a link to an in-depth entry on zinc from the Linus Pauling Micronutrient Center that also includes a table listing amounts of the mineral found in several zinc-rich foods. Happy eating!
http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/minerals/zinc/
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Thanks for this informative post. It seems as though with the added attention on the flu this year, having health promoting alternatives is a must!
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Comment by Ruth Bustos — September 16, 2009 @ 10:52 am
It is good to know what we can do to stay healthy if we’re avoiding the flu shot. Thanks, Jess!
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Comment by Mary — September 16, 2009 @ 11:05 am