Train Your Body

With cold and flu season at its peak, is there anything you can do nutritionally to build up your immune system and help it fight off sickness? That is the question posed by Dr. Felicia Stoler, and she is more than happy to help you answer it. Dr. Stoler, who hosted the second season of TLC’s groundbreaking series, Honey, We’re Killing the Kids and serves on many local, state and national committees related to health and wellness, strongly believes that the foods you eat can directly contribute to your immune system’s strength. According to Dr. Stoler, there are several things you can do nutritionally to build up your immune system and stave off sickness:Eat a well-balanced diet. Having a little protein with every meal helps boost immunity. Also, eat colorful fruits and vegetables to gain essential vitamins and minerals. Including more foods with probiotics (like yogurt) will also help establish beneficial bacteria, or micro flora, in your small intestine that serves as the first line of defense against germs