- Consume plenty of lean proteins -- they help the body synthesise antibodies. Vitamin C-rich fresh fruit and vegetables naturally boost your infection-fighting capacity.
- Vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage contain glutathione, an antioxidant which boosts the body's defense system.
- Avoid fatty foods -- they are difficult to digest and may aggravate gastric symptoms.
- Have plenty of clear broths, chicken soups and jello.
- Go easy on sugary foods, which bring down the body's defense capacity.
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