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Blood Sugar, Immunity, Omega-3, Sugar, Vitamin C, Vitamin D -

It’s that time of year again. It seems like half of us are coughing and sneezing and you’re often either one of them or convinced you’re about to become one of the afflicted! So, what can you do to prevent or fight it off? The best thing to do is be aware of how you can maintain and strengthen the immune system. The immune system is vital in both helping maintain good health and also preventing colds, coughs and flu etc from taking hold. 1. Vitamin DKnown as the sunshine vitamin, Vitamin D is effective at killing off undesirable bacteria...

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Diet & Nutrition, Essential Fatty Acids, Fish Oils, Omega-3, Omega-6 -

Found mainly in fish, animals and vegetables, Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are as they suggest – essential to human health. The essential fatty acids we need to be most concerned about, Omega-3 and Omega-6, can be both saturated and unsaturated fats. They cannot be manufactured within the body, so must be obtained from the diet. What Are The Best Food Sources? Omega-3 Omega-6 Oily Fish (eg. mackerel, salmon, sardines) Meat (organic and grass-fed are best) Flaxseed (Linseed) Fish Chia Seeds Egg yolk Hemp Seeds Avocado Nuts (especially walnuts) Nuts (especially walnuts) Leafy green veg Seed and nut oils (eg. avocado, walnut)...

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