14 Immune-Boosting Recipes

14 Immune-Boosting Recipes

Flu season arrived early this year, so it's already time for the sickness-prone to start devising plans to defend themselves from the virus. One way to boost your immune system is to add a few super-foods, such as garlic and broccoli, to your diet.

We know it's tempting to spend the holidays snacking, boozing and indulging in pies, but saving room for a few almonds or cups of green tea can make a difference.

We realize that eating healthily can be bland, especially during cookie and eggnog season, so we've tracked down 14 creative, tasty takes on super-food cuisine:

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• Garlic

  Get the <a href="http://www.theendlessmeal.com/honey-garlic-chicken/">Honey Garlic Chicken recipe from The Endless Meal</a>

• Broccoli

  Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/broccoli_chicken_and_almond_saute/">Broccoli, Chicken and Almond Sautee recipe from Simply Recipes</a>

• Oysters

  Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/ldquonuderdquo-raw-oy_n_1061367.html">"Nude" Raw Oysters recipe</a>

• Grapefruit

  Get the <a href="http://www.sweetsugarbean.com/2012/01/lighten-up-grapefruit-avocado-salad.html">Grapefruit & Avocado Salad with Shrimp recipe from Sweet Sugar Bean</a>

• Yogurt

  Get the <a href="http://whiteonricecouple.com/recipes/granola-parfait-homemade-granola/">Granola Parfait recipe from White on Rice Couple</a>

• Cabbage

  Get the <a href="http://www.immerwachsen.com/2011/09/07/red-cabbage-sauerkraut-pickles/">Red Cabbage Sauerkraut recipe from Immer Wachsen</a>

• Oats

  Get the Oatmeal Muffins with Raisins, Dates, and Walnuts recipe from Simply Recipes

• Red bell peppers

  Get the <a href="http://dineanddish.net/2012/05/its-a-salad-social-recipe-robust-bell-pepper-salad/">Bell Pepper Salad recipe from Dine & Dish</a>

• Mushrooms

  Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/creamy_green_beans_and_mushrooms/">Creamy Green Beans and Mushrooms recipe from Simply Recipes</a>

• Chicken soup

  Get the <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/12/chicken-pot-pie-soup/">Chicken Pot Pie Soup recipe from How Sweet It Is</a>

• Salmon

  Get the <a href="http://steamykitchen.com/9069-open-face-salmon-sandwich-with-sweet-mustard-sauce-2.html">Open Face Salmon Sandwich with Sweet Mustard Sauce recipe from Steamy Kitchen </a>

• Turmeric

  Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/06/shrimp-and-sweet-corn-cur_n_1325409.html">Shrimp and Sweet Corn Curry recipe</a>

• Sweet potatoes

  Get the <a href="http://whiteonricecouple.com/recipes/sweet-potato-croquettes/">Sweet Potato Croquettes recipe from White on Rice Couple</a>

• Green tea

  Get the <a href="http://asimplyrawlife.blogspot.com/2012/10/drink-matcha-green-tea-latte-with.html">Green Tea Latte with Almond Milk recipe from A Simply Raw Life</a>

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