Fighting the flu with nutrition
Originally aired on Good Day Philadelphia February 12, 2018
Philly dietitian shares best defenses against flu season
The winter months are filled with many fun activities — snowboarding, skiing, sitting by the fire with a good bottle of wine. But, as with most things, there is a downside — the dreaded flu season. Whether it’s the flu itself, or just a common cold, many of us find ourselves spending the inclement season battling to maintain our health. Though there are recommended preventive measures one can take to protect against the flu — flu shot, anyone? — there still exists no single 100 percent non-fallible solution so we should take all the help we can get. While no diet remedy or nutritional supplement has been scientifically-proven to effectively prevent the flu, here are five nutritional tips that may help boost your immune system.