Yogurt

How it helps-It contains probiotics that strengthen the immune system. In one study, people who ate three-quarter of a cup of yogurt a daily for a year had 25 percent fewer colds than those who didn’t

Simple way to savor: stir into black bean soup

 

Eggs

How it helps -Packed with amino acids, zinc and B vitamins, egg build white blood cells and antibodies, which the body need to fight off illnesses

Simple way to savor: hard-boil a couple for a Greek salad with spinach, olives, tomatoes and feta.

 

Red bell pepper

How it helps-One pepper contains a whopping 200mg or more of vitamin C (an Orange, by comparison, provides about 70).

Simple way to savor: Julienne a fresh pepper and dip into store-bought hummus

 

Ginger

How it helps-An age-old Chinese cure-all for colds, fresh ginger may fight viruses by helping your body sweat out toxins.

Simple way to savor: Peel and finely chop a bulb and add to a stir-fry of shrimp and mixed vegetables

 

Garlic

How it helps-It contains sulfur-based compounds that may keep your body free of infection by boosting your immune system

Simple way to savor: Dice a peeled clove or two and stir into your mashed potatoes

 

                                                                                          from fitness magazine Dec.07/Jan. 08

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For many people, their hips are one of the stiffest joint in their body. Especially in today’s culture, few people spend the day standing, walking, squatting, running, and otherwise emulating the primates and early humans in whom our physical structure developed. Sitting, probably at a desk with a computer, is a much more likely option.

Try this hip stretch to restore a little flexibility to your body, life, and maybe even mind:

Stand with legs comfortably apart. Bend forward and then shift your weight to one leg, pushing back into that hip joint. Feel the burn? Don’t forget the other side!

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