The Daily Turn On! Top 10 Immune Boosting Foods

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We are well into cold and flu season, and if you are like most Americans you are either sick, recovering or nursing a friend or family member back to health. Keep your immune system strong with a balanced diet of immune-boosting and bacteria balancing foods.

Top 10 Most Powerful Immune-Boosting Foods

1. Orange Juice. Vitamin C is an immune boosting powerhouse. Start your day each morning with a glass of OJ and a couple of Whole-Wheat Orange Juice Muffins to keep your immune system in tip-top shape.

2. Green Tea. Green tea is a fantastic source of immune-boosting antioxidants and works double duty as a cavity fighter. If you can't give up your coffee habit, get your daily dose of green tea in a yummy Green Tea Granita for dessert.

3. Garlic. Garlic packs a pungent punch on congestion. Check out this recipe that actually uses 40 cloves of garlic ... Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic. Of course, you will have dragon breath so be sure your sweetie is enjoying this tasty and healthy dish with you!

4. Almonds. Almonds are rich in nutrients: fiber, folic acid, magnesium, calcium, potassium, riboflavin, and vitamin E. This Almond-Crusted Salmon recipe pairs all the nutrients of almonds with the Omega 3 goodness of fish.

5. Oyster. Besides keeping your libido healthy, oysters also provide a powerful boost to your immune system. Packed full of calcium, niacin, iron and zinc. Oysters help the immune system fight off colds by boosting the production of white blood cells. Keep your libido and your immune system happy with this Golden Oyster Bisque.

6. Ginger. Ginger fights flu and cold viruses by opening nasal passages, clearing congestion, and even soothing nausea. If you have been bitten by the flu bug this Ginger-Garlic Shrimp recipe is certain to awaken your taste buds while boosting your immune system.

7. Horseradish. Nothing will give your sinuses a good kick quite like horseradish. Next time you are feeling stuffy try this spicy Chicken-Horseradish Salad.

8. Arugula. Leafy veggies like arugula and watercress are packed full of iron and vitamins A and C. The pesto sauce in this Turkey Sandwiches with Roasted Romas, Fresh Mozzarella, and Arugula-Walnut Pesto recipe is loaded with garlic and four healthful cups of leafy goods to keep you strong and healthy.

9. Anise seed. This yummy spice is good for congestion and digestion. And, since dark chocolate is good for your heart go ahead and indulge in a few Dark Chocolate-Dipped Anise Biscotti to get you on the mend.

10. Chicken Soup. Your gramma was right to nurse you back to health with this magical elixir. With the zinc-packed chicken, the hot temperature to loosen congestion combined with all the rich nutrients of the added veggies, chicken soup always seems to do the trick. This Dijon Chicken Stew with Potatoes and Kale may not be gramma's recipe, however it will get you back to your old self in no time.