Chef Dishes Up Tips on Flu-Fighting Foods

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October 30, 2009
Courtesy Cher Murphy for Spigola Ristorante 
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Red bell peppers helps boost your immune system because they contain phytochemicals, Vitamin C and beta carotene.

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“This is a great time to really make an effort to incorporate these foods into your daily diet,” Kuropatwa says. “The flu is in the news daily, and we can use all the help we can muster to try and avoid it. Start with what you eat at each meal. These foods are tasty, and they will also help protect you, this flu season.”

Spigola is a modern Italian restaurant based in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. The restaurant features a full menu of traditional and modern Italian cuisine, as well as an extensive wine list and bar. To learn more about Spigola, visit the website.

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