[sidebar] Strengthen your immune system by feeding your body beneficial nutrients. Join nutrition expert Cheryl Forberg, RD, author of the book Positively Ageless (Rodale Inc., April 2008) for this 2-minute video. In Foods for Youth: Appetizers to Boost Immunity, learn how choosing the right foods can help improve the strength of your immune system. Follow along with Cheryl and learn a recipe that’s packed with vitamin A to boost your immune system. To make Cheryl’s Zippy Hummus, combine 1 1/2 cups garbanzo beans, 1/3 cup tahini, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 tablespoon chopped garlic, 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, and a hint of lime zest. Add 1 teaspoon salt and puree with 2 tablespoons water until smooth. Serve with baby carrots and slices of red and yellow bell peppers for a great dose of immune system–supporting vitamin A. See how this recipe and other delicious foods can help you maintain the health of your immune system.
