Foods that Fight Illness

from prevention.com

1. Yogurt

• Optimal dose: 2-6 ounce servings a day.

2. Oats and Barely

• Optimal dose: At least one in your 3 daily servings of whole grains.

3. Garlic

• Optimal dose: Two raw cloves a day and add crushed garlic to your cooking several times a week.

4. Fish

• Optimal dose: Two servings a week.

5. Chicken Soup

• Optimal dose: A bowl when you are not feeling well.

6. Tea (black or green)

• Optimal dose: Several cups daily.

7. Beef

• Optimal dose: One 3 ounce serving of lean beef provides about 30% of the daily value for zinc.

8. Sweet Potatoes

• Optimal dose: A half-cup serving.

9. Mushrooms.

• Optimal dose: At least 1/4 ounce a few times a day. Add to pasta sauce, saute with oil or add to eggs.