Sunday, November 29, 2015

Taking care of your upper respiratory system naturally.

With cold and flu season being in full force, I thought I'd share something more beneficial to our health this week. A lot of people suffer from asthma and other upper respiratory illnesses such as sinusitis, but having a cup of yogurt or some fruits and vegetables can help one to fight these things off and provide your immune system some balance. Yogurt is a probiotic (good bacteria) and provides rich amounts of protein and calcium. Whereas citrus fruits and vegetables like brussel sprouts are good antioxidants and are helpful in alleviating inflammation in your respiratory tract.
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  1. UnknownNovember 29, 2015 at 7:29 PM

    I have upped my fruit and veggies intake but forgot all about yogurt. Since I don't get the flu shot, I try to take extra precautions during these winter months to make sure I don't get sick. One of my main deterrents is the amount of sugar that is in some yogurt brands, Yoplait, for one. Some have as much as 22 grams of sugar...that's as much as some candy bars. And the ones that don't, like Chobani, taste like paste...so I just can't win for losing with yogurts, lol. But I'm going to try.

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  2. UnknownNovember 30, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    Great reminder - I find the greek yogurt has been a wonderful addition to my diet. I get the plain flavor and add a packet of stevia. The grams of sugar are around 9, I believe. I'm always on the lookout for lower amounts of sugar. Or you can use it in place of sour cream. :)

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  3. UnknownNovember 30, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    I am heading out to the grocery store and just added a few items to my list. Thanks for the great reminder on how to stay healthy.

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  4. UnknownNovember 30, 2015 at 8:10 PM

    Well this is great news for me because I LOVE yogurt. I eat it just about everyday. This is just good information to know in general, I will definitely be passing this on.

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  5. UnknownDecember 1, 2015 at 8:29 PM

    Thanks for sharing. Now that I know this I will begin eating more of the proper foods. I have never been a fan of brussel sprouts, but one day while in Hyvee I purchased some of their fried brussel sprouts with garlic. They were delicious!

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