flu fighters

Try fighting the seasonal flu with food this year. Here’s a look at some foods that are rich in antioxidants, which help fortify the immune system:

• fresh fruits, especially berries, red grapes, prunes and pomegranates
• dark-green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, and colorful veggies, such as broccoli, carrots and red or green peppers
• fresh virgin olive oil
• spices, including sage, marjoram, rosemary and thyme
• healthy nuts, such as almonds, pecans and peanuts
• red and kidney beans
• whole-grain bread,
  cereal and pasta
• green and black tea