Yet another friend of mine fell victim to the flu this week.
The good news is that according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) during the week of November 22-28, 2009, influenza activity continued to decrease in the U.S.
Hopefully we’ll see an end to this years flu season sooner rather than later.
In the meantime, go to the store, buy yourself a bag of apples and start munching! Yes,and apple a day may actually keep the doctor away as apples are a great source of quercetin, a flavanoid that may help to protect the body against influenza. It is chemically related to resveratrol, a compound that has also been shown to have some antiviral benefits in laboratory studies.
Other benefits of quercetin include reducing high blood pressure, minimizing the risk of heart disease and potentially minimizing the risk of developing some forms of cancer.
In addition to apples, good sources of quercetin include onions, raspberries and green and black tea.
Train hard; stay strong; stay healthy!
Peace.
Susan
