DESK A Brazil nut. Over the course of the study, those subjects who took the straight mineral supplement had fewer respiratory infections than the rest. You can buy Brazil nuts in most supermarkets and health food stores. Not only will guzzling one help your body recover from a punishing workout, but it may also protect you from the latest strain of the flu. According to a study published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition , when 10 triathletes drank more than 1 cup of sports drink every 15 minutes during intense exercise, they had significantly better immune response than when they drank a placebo.
More antibodies means fewer colds and infections.
Keeping your fat intake low will keep both your heart and your immune system healthy. But don't think that cutting out even more fat is better. Bite into 'The Best' Just as what you eat can lower your risk of cancer and protect you from heart disease, putting the right foods on your plate can supercharge your immune system. Click here for more on Men's Health. E-MAIL US Send us your comments or questions about Men's Health.