Immunity-Boosting Salad Recipe

It’s that time of year again – cold & flu season. With holiday parties starting soon, it’s not a good time of year to be sick. Actually, it’s never a good time to be sick! A cold or flu can sneak up on you quickly so it’s good to prepare yourself before you’re exposed to the germs. Some ways to reduce your chances of getting sick this cold & flu season include eating a healthy balanced diet, washing hands regularly, getting adequate sleep each night and getting your flu shot. This Immunity-Boosting Salad recipe is packed with vitamins and nutrients to help you stay feeling your best. It includes a homemade Creamy Lime Greek Yogurt Dressing that’s really easy to prepare.

Do you know that you can receive your flu vaccination from Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacies? An injection-certified pharmacist administers these vaccines at all hours, without an appointment, just walk-in. That’s a lot more convenient than waiting in line at a flu clinic or your doctor’s office. Fall is the best time to get vaccinated since the vaccination may take two weeks to take effect.

Immunity-Boosting Salad:

So what exactly makes this an immunity-boosting salad? All the fresh and healthy ingredients! Check out these health benefits:

Lime – excellent source of vitamin C

Red Bell Peppers – excellent source of vitamin C (twice as much vitamin C as a citrus fruit)

Spinach – rich in vitamin C and beta carotene (which may increase the infection-fighting ability of our immune system)

Garlic – contains the active ingredient allicin (which fights infection and bacteria

Greek Yogurt – look for plain, natural yogurt with “live and active cultures” printed on the label as these cultures may stimulate your immune system to help fight diseases

Chicken – excellent source of vitamin B-6 (vital to the formation of new and healthy red blood cells)

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Reference: 15 Foods That Boost The Immune System – Healthline