Shelly Orloff

10 Foods to help boost your Immune System Citrus Fruits: Vitamin C is thought to increase the production of white blood cells, which are key to fighting infections. Red Peppers: Ounce for ounce, organic red bell peppers contain almost 3 times as much vitamin C as a orange. They’re also a rich source of beta carotene helping maintaining healthy skin. ... Broccoli: Packed with vitamins A, C, and E, as well as fiber and many antioxidants. Garlic: This one is questionable... it has been recognized in fighting infections. It may also slow down hardening of the arteries, and maybe helps lower blood pressure. It has a heavy concentration of sulfur-containing compounds, such as allicin. Ginger: Helps decrease inflammation, which can help reduce a sore throat and inflammatory illnesses. It may help with nausea as well. It’s also been known to decrease chronic pain and lower cholesterol levels. Spinach: It’s rich in vitamin C, packed with numerous antioxidants and beta carotene, which may both increase the infection-fighting ability of our immune systems. Greek Plain Yogurt: Look at the ingredients. Add your own fruit. Watch out for high levels of sugar and make sure it says live and active cultures. Cultures may stimulate your immune system to help fight diseases. It’s also a great source of vitamin Almonds: Are a powerful antioxidant and is key to a healthy immune system. They are packed with vitamin E and they also have healthy fats. A half-cup serving of almonds, which is about 46 whole, is the recommended daily amount. Sunflower Seeds: These seeds are full of nutrients, including phosphorus, magnesium, selenium, vitamins B-6 and E. Just one ounce contains your daily recommendation. A variety of studies, mostly performed on animals, have looked at its potential to combat viral infections such as the swine flue H1N1. Always store your nuts and seeds in the fridge. Turmeric: It has been used for years as an anti-inflammatory in treating both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and can help decrease exercise-induced muscle damage. There are many others such as green tea, papaya, kiwi , poultry and shellfish. See more

Dill Pickle Soup - Gluten Free Who loves dill pickles? I do! I do! So does my husband. We always have them in the fridge. Klassen brand rocks! As the cold weather is now setting in here in Canada...Burrrr...We are going to be pulling out the soup recipes. This one sounds super weird...But try it...You might like it...... Enjoy with a nice toasted bun or some crackers. Ingredients: 4 cups vegetable broth 2 medium russet potatoes, cubed 1 cup carrots, cubed 1 cup dill pickles, cubed 1/2 cup brown rice flour 1/2 cup sour cream or yogurt 1 cup dill pickle juice 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning Pinch of salt and pepper 1/2 tsp garlic and onion powder 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper opt 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce opt Fresh dill or dried dill pot Instructions: In a medium size pot heat up the broth then add carrots, potatoes and spices. Cook for about four minutes. In a small mixing bowl, add the sour cream and the flour, whisking to make a paste. Slowly add 1 cup of the hot broth, whisking until smooth and creamy. Slowly pour the cream mixture into the cooking pot while whisking until smooth. Stir in the pickle juice and then pickles. Cook for four minutes on low/med until vegetables are the way you like them. Enjoy! #Pickles #soup #dillpickle #dillpicklesoup #Celiac_bc #CCACeliac #Glutenfree #Celiac #CeliacKids #Celiacdisease #CeliacDiseaseLiving #CeliacDiseaseFoundation #CeliacBlogger #Celiacliving #CeliacProblems #CeliacAwarenessMonth #Celiacs #CeliacDiet #Celiactravel #Celiaclife #CeliacAwareness #CeliacFriendly See more

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I received my flu shot. I’ve had one each year for as long as I can remember... https://www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca//Science-Based-Vac. #flushot