I was sick last week. Completely down and out. But, being bedridden did give me a chance to catch up on reading the scientific literature I’ve been stockpiling, so all was not lost!
Interestingly, I read a study published in September’s Science Daily that indicated Quercetin, a phytochemical found in fruits and vegetables including red onions, grapes, blueberries, apples and broccoli -- and also found in tea and red wine -- might have anti-viral properties that could protect us from the flu.
Granted, this particular study was conducted with mice, but a recent human study found that people who took quercetin suffered fewer illnesses than those who did not, suggesting that eating fruits and vegetables might be an effective, preventive strategy to offset the increase in susceptibility to infection.
Hello, Jen! I hope you're feeling better. Thanks for "linking me!" I'm flattered. : ) Feel better, and let's keep this chat going!
Posted by: Tina Ruggiero | December 17, 2008 at 06:18 AM
Hello, Janie. Thanks for the great reply! I'm happy you're enthused about my site. If there's anything in particular you'd like to read or chat about more, just let me know!
Posted by: Tina Ruggiero | December 16, 2008 at 09:06 AM
Great information! Since I wish I'd read this *before* I got sick this weekend! I hope you don't mind, but I liked this so much that I linked to this entry at the Cabot Cheese blog. :)
Thanks!
Jen
cabotblog.com
Posted by: Jen | December 15, 2008 at 01:13 PM
Quercetin is also very high in seabuckthorn juice powder, leaves and berry oil. Quercetin is a flavonoid. It also helps tremendously with allergies.
I'm so happy to have found your site off HARO!
Janine Joi
Posted by: Janine Joi | December 12, 2008 at 04:14 PM