Summer colds are full swing.
Maybe you should be munching on a handful of almonds or eating some chocolate . According to Dr. Liz Applegate of U.C. Davis , an expert on nutrition and performance , there are many foods that help boost our immunity. She says it is important to get an adequate intake of such nutrients as copper , zinc , vitamin E and protein in order to ward off the bacteria and viruses that are constantly invading our bodies. There's existing scientific research that provides a clear road map of how to eat to keep our immune system strong and robust. Almonds , for instance, are prized for their high vitamin E content .