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Boost your immunity from your kitchen

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Immunity is crucially important as we head into winter. The colds, flus and coughs will begin to surface and begin striking colleagues and family members down left, right and centre.

Keeping your immune system in good shape is the key to getting through the darker months unscathed.

But what if you find popping a bunch of supplements and vitamins too taxing on your body, lifestyle or wallet? Fear not, there are a number of easy ways to boost your germ-busting abilities using entirely normal ingredients found in your kitchen. Think less old wives’ tale and more kitchen science.

Cinnamon
Great in baking, delicious in hot chocolate, an absolute nightmare for bacteria. Sprinkle this spice over your food and fight off any number of dodgy microbial assaults.

Avocado
Yup, the guacamole-maker is also pumped full of essential fatty acids and vitamins. Eating fresh avo frequently is the best way to keep your body in the finest state of health.

And that’s just the beginning, there are many more immune-boosters hiding in your kitchen.


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