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(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Stock up on your tissues, flu season is right around the corner and with the threat of the H1N1 virus you want to be sure your immune system is in tip-top shape this year. Of course you can get vaccinated but you can also combat the nasty flu simply by literally feeding your immune system. Maintaining a diet rich in things such as vitamin C, Zinc, Iron and Carotenoid can easily help keep the flu at bay.
Look for foods that contain:
* Vitamin C: High levels of vitamin C can be found in tomatoes, oranges, and spinach.
* Zinc: Foods that contain Zinc are whole grains and cooked oysters
* Iron and Selenium: found in foods like Meats, dried beans and tofu, and fish, grains and nuts.
* Carotenoid: Antioxidants that are found in vegetables such as carrots, tomatoes, cantaloupes, pumpkin, and leafy green foods.
For added convenience without sacrificing quality or taste opt for canned flu fighting food items such as tomatoes, spinach and pumpkin. Canned vegetables are just as nutritious as their fresh or frozen counterparts when incorporated into recipes and they are an easy and affordable pantry go-to.
Try whipping up this vitamin and mineral rich dish from Del Monte to help feed your immune system this flu season.
Greek Chicken and Orzo
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Servings 4
Prep Time 5 mintues
Cook Time 20 minutes
Ingredients
* 2 cans (14.5 oz) College Inn® Light & Fat Free Chicken Broth
* 1 cup onion , finely chopped
* 3/4 teaspoon oregano leaves , dried
* 2 cups orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
* 3/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, , diced
* 1 can Del Monte® organic spinach
* 1/2 cup feta cheese , crumbled
Directions
In a large skillet, heat broth, onion and oregano to a boil. Add orzo; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chicken; cook 6 minutes longer or until chicken and pasta is cooked. Stir in spinach; heat just until spinach wilts. Remove from heat and top with cheese.
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