Easy dishes to boost immunity

Include on your grocery list, grapes of all colors – red, green and black – which contain more than 1,600 natural plant compounds such as antioxidants and other polyphenols that help your immune system. Valley News/Courtesy photo
Family FeaturesSpecial to Valley NewsStaying healthy is important year-round, but especially in the cooler months when temperatures drop, people spend more time inside and germs can spread easily. What you eat and the lifestyle you embrace are critical components of staying healthy.Nourishing meals full of fruits, vegetables, protein-rich foods and whole grains help provide the body’s immune system with the nutrients it needs. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle by getting enough sleep, being physically active every day, having enough fluids and reducing stress also help keep the immune system in shape.As a nutritious food to include on your grocery list, grapes of all colors – red, green and black – contain more than 1,600 natural plant compounds such as antioxidants and
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