by Sandy Powers
A report just released by the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology estimates 30 to 50 percent of Americans could be infected with swine flu this fall and winter. The projection of deaths is 90,000, more than twice as many deaths than in a typical flu season. Many of these deaths will be children and young adults. This group seems particularly vulnerable to this new flu virus. Swine flu is expected to resurge this September with the school year beginning and to peak in mid-October. Unfortunately, the anticipated vaccine won’t be available until mid-October just when the flu season is expected to peak. Add to this frightening scenario that flu vaccines usually take several weeks for the body to develop immunity. The good news is we can start to build natural immunity now.
Viruses and bacteria attack the body everyday. Did you ever notice how some people are always sick? They have weakened immune systems. Start now to boost the immune system to help fight the viruses and bacteria lurking out there to strike. The best and natural way to do this is through certain foods. Orange juice, tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, beans, red meat, garlic and onions are great immune boosters. One meal that is loaded with immune boosters is chili. Make it today to build a healthier immune system.
Chili
Serves 4
½ pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
½ green pepper, sliced
½ red pepper, sliced
½ yellow pepper, sliced
½ orange pepper, sliced
1 large tomato, chopped
1 (10 oz.) can condensed tomato soup
1 can of water
1 teaspoon parsley
1 (15 oz.) can red kidney beans (do not drain)
Brown meat in large pan. Halfway through browning, add onions and continue browning for a couple of more minutes. Add peppers and cook for a couple of more minutes. Add tomato. Stir. Stir in soup and parsley. Simmer for 30 minutes. Add undrained kidney beans. Continue to simmer for 15 minutes. Serve hot.
Beef is high in iron, B12, which helps make DNA and keeps nerve and red blood cells healthy, and zinc, a great immune booster. Beef provides protein that repairs body cells, builds and repairs muscles and bones, and provides a source of energy. Kidney beans, also an immune booster, are another good source of protein. Sweet bell peppers are truly the wonder food because they are packed with immune boosters, antioxidants, and phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are called medicine of the future because of their incredible ability to fight diseases.
Recipe is from the book, Organic for Health, by Sandy Powers
Sandy Powers is the award winning author of the book, Organic for Health.
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August 25, 2009
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Hmmm Chili! Didn't know it offers all those benefits, of course, that's besides its good taste and fibrous-filling nature. Add whole whole wheat to that chili, and one can have perfect day!
According to some hospitals, swine flu vaccines might be available in early October now. People should still get vaccinations, one for the swine flu and another for the regular flu season.
It's important to remember that one ought to target whole food and not just vitamins and minerals. Even with vitamin pills for example, one needs to consume whole foods to ascertain the benefits of the pills.
In case of a real outbreak, it's possible that people may be isolated to contain the outspread of the illness, or maybe it'll just be another flu season this year.
Chopping up vegetables and cooking meat helps release its benificial properties such as vitamins and minerals.
I believe flu vaccinations are also highly beneficial for other populations such as the elderly or immuno-compromised like chemotherapy patients, surgery patients, etc.
Again, as with any sickness, the universal precaution is to wash hands and attend to our hygiene. If it makes you feel better, wear a mask to protect yourself in public.
People should know!!! If swine flu updates are needed for within the US, they should visit CDC.gov. If information is needed for travelling purposes or for other countries, they should visit WHO.int. On the local levels, one's public health departments and local hospitals are valuable resources.
Great article on the swine flu!
here is a tip for your chili recipe.
A couple of minutes before it is done add a couple of teaspoons of white corn syrup to your pot. It will cut down on the acidity and add a little extra to your concoction!
That is really some interesting health tips you got there! I will try the chili, this winter is going to be cold. A nice warm bowl of chili sounds good.
Now a days these cardiac diseases are found in child from their birth, these things should be over taken on time so that there shouldn't be any problem while child grows up.
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