# Fight the Flu with Veggies

**By Paula Gallagher** · 2011-11-23

A study in the journal [Cell](http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0092867411012001) has found that eating broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage can boost the immune system and help you fight off everyday bacteria and viruses. Lab mice who skipped their veggies for 3 weeks suffered an 80% drop in the total number of protective immune cells. So, along with [these tips](http://www.myvillagegreen.com/images/document/Cold-flu-season-tips.pdf), adding a serving or two of veggies to your daily diet may be a good idea for the whole family.

**Tags:** broccoli, cabbage, Category_Health Concerns, cauliflower, cell, flu, immune system

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> Source: [Village Green Apothecary](https://myvillagegreen.com/blogs/post/fight-the-flu-with-veggies)