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6 Foods That Prevent Sickness

vegetarian chili
Scott Little
 
What to eat when you're sick? Beat illness with these healthy snacks that fight colds and the flu.

Vegetarian Chili

Cold season is upon us, bringing its runny noses, congested chests, achy bodies, and too-tired feelings with it. Your best defense? Try to prevent yourself from catching a cold by washing your hands frequently, getting enough rest, drinking lots of fluids, and staying active. But when you catch a cold, you need more immediate relief. That's where these snacks come in. Each of them is packed with cold-fighting vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that may help make your cold less severe. Read on for our six feel-better snack picks:

Vegetarian Chili

A spicy veggie chili made with onions, garlic, kidney beans, and tomato paste not only warms up a cold-afflicted body, it may also have medicinal properties! Onions and garlic have antiviral effects, beans have good-for-the-immune-system B vitamins, and the spices can actually help clear sinuses!

Recommended serving size: 1 cup canned vegetarian chili

Calories: 160

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ashmorrison1 wrote:

I "LOL" when I read "can of chili" No recipe? That's okay the internet is flooded with recipes, but I'm just shoked that fitness didn't try to encourage others to make their own.

4/26/2012 11:02:18 AM Report Abuse
beckaz2 wrote:

LOOK:Recommended serving size: 1 cup canned vegetarian chili. It says it is in a CAN----CANNED SOUP!

10/6/2011 04:06:57 PM Report Abuse
Babygirll89 wrote:

There's no recipe!!

11/16/2010 12:41:33 AM Report Abuse
anonymous wrote:

hey , I agree. still waiting on the recipes

11/4/2010 02:00:55 PM Report Abuse
anonymous wrote:

hey i agree, I'm waiting for the recipes

11/4/2010 02:00:16 PM Report Abuse
junebug44411 wrote:

We need recipes

11/4/2010 11:44:43 AM Report Abuse
tgtwinkie wrote:

I believe most women already have recipes for these snacks and meals.

11/4/2010 11:28:36 AM Report Abuse
anonymous wrote:

Can't find the recipes.

11/3/2010 09:20:40 AM Report Abuse
ferriomusic wrote:

I agree. Where are the recipes?

11/2/2010 10:01:05 AM Report Abuse
j-tx wrote:

it should show the recipes.

7/19/2010 10:43:39 AM Report Abuse
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