It all boils down to one thing:

The strength of your immune system!

A vital part of living a healthy life involves keeping our immune system optimized. Having a robust immune system is like wearing a suit of armor that is impervious to viruses, bacteria and other invaders.

One vital component to immune protection are the foods we choose to eat. I get it – when we are stressed or anxious, we want to soothe our anxiety and we typically do this with…food (think chicken pot pie or pizza). Unfortunately, the very foods that traditionally soothe and comfort us are typically processed, refined foods. These choices in food depress our immune system, creating inflammation and leaving us vulnerable to illness and disease.

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