Can taking supplements replace eating fruits and vegetables while preventing illness? Supplements can help with correcting nutritional deficiencies and provide additional immune support, but they cannot keep someone from getting sick. Studies show a diet high in processed foods and sugar actually suppress the immune system. A balanced diet rich in whole […]
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Part II: Food Habits and How They Affect Immunity
You may have heard the saying, “A calorie is a calorie.” However, it’s common to be well-fed yet undernourished. The foods we eat can have a positive or negative effect on our energy levels as well as our ability to lose weight, prevent disease, and fight colds and viruses. Let’s take a look at […]
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Part I: Healthy Habits and Immunity – Are They Connected?
You may have heard that you should strive to keep your immune system healthy to fight illnesses, but are there evidence-backed ways to do that? The short answer – yes! Although the immune system is complicated, taking care of it doesn’t need to be. The first step in building healthy immunity is knowing […]
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