The flu and cold seasons are upon us. There has been lots of information on washing your hands and covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze as ways to prevent getting sick.
Eating a balanced diet and drinking plenty of fluids is also important in staying healthy. There are some nutrients like vitamin C and vitamin A that help our immune system. Our immune system defends our bodies against infection. The immune system also helps us recover from injuries. Football players need to eat healthy so their bodies are able to heal after a rough football game. Preventing a flu or cold and healing a bruise all require good nutrition. In order to keep your body healthy through the football season and flu season try to eat foods rich in vitamin C and and vitamin A. Here are some of the best foods to eat.
Vitamin C Rich Foods
Orange Broccoli Green Peppers
Grapefruit Spinach Cauliflower
Strawberries Tomato Soup Cabbage
Potatoes Turnip Greens Pineapple
Vitamin A Rich Foods
Skim Milk Carrots Cantaloupe
Kale Greens Apricots Sweet Potato
Peas Peaches Pumpkin
Oatmeal Red Peppers Liver
