Quick ideas for healthy foods to fight the flu

Red peppers: Pound for pound, red bell peppers have two times as much immune-enhancing vitamin C as an orange.

Yogurt: It contains good bacteria called probiotics that line our intestines and defend our body against invading germs.

Green tea: It contains an immune-boosting chemical called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). To obtain the most health benefits from this hot drink, steep tea in boiling water for about four minutes.

Almonds: Almonds are an outstanding source of the disease-fighting antioxidant vitamin E.

Brazil nuts: Brazil nuts contain selenium, an antioxidant that may assist protect us against conditions such as colds, flu and even cancer.

Sweet potatoes: It beta carotene content make them an immune-enhancing food.

Oysters: It contains more zinc than any other food. Zinc is a mineral that keeps our immune systems strong.