(Family Features) Catching a cold or getting the flu can happen any time of year, but the height of cold and flu season requires extra precaution. Flu activity often increases in the fall and peaks between December and January, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Staying completely healthy throughout cold and flu season can’t be guaranteed, but, along with following guidance from your health care provider, dietary and lifestyle changes can help optimize your immune system and well-being.
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Immune-Boosting Green Grape Smoothie
Prep time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
1 cup green Grapes from California, chilled
2 1/2 ounces baby spinach
1/3 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 cube (1/2 inch) peeled fresh ginger or 2 teaspoons prepared minced ginger
1 tablespoon walnut pieces
In blender, blend grapes, spinach, yogurt, orange juice, ginger and walnuts until smooth, scraping down sides as needed.
Nutritional information per serving: 280 calories; 12 g protein; 46 g carbohydrates; 7 g fat (23% calories from fat); 1.5 g saturated fat (5% calories from saturated fat); 10 mg cholesterol; 110 mg sodium; 4 g fiber.
Source: California Table Grape Commission
