Resveratrol balances the immune response, keeping your inflammation in check. Lots in red grapes, etc:

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Day 6 of 14

Immune Support with Resveratrol

Today’s resveratrol recipe is a simple snack:

• 1 handful of strawberries and

• 1 handful of grapes gives you about 2 cups-worth of powerful antioxidants.

• Add on a palmful of pistachios (the biggest nut source of resveratrol) and you’ve got even more of the immune-balancing phytonutrient.

If you only have frozen berries, try adding that handful to breakfast cereal (cold or hot), where they’ll begin to thaw within 5 minutes. Or blend your frozen berries into a smoothie for an extra creamy texture.

Try adding extra strawberries to yesterday’s Chocolate Berry Smoothie recipe

What is Resveratrol?

• If the immune system is like an army, resveratrol is like the army captain. It keeps the immune system from over-reacting by creating too much inflammation. Yet, it ensures the immune system has the right type of manpower by activating the cells that patrol the perimeter (macrophages).

• Also, some studies suggest that even after certain types of common cold viruses invade your nose, resveratrol can keep it from multiplying freely.

Where Can You Find Resveratrol?

• The foods with the highest resveratrol content are: red wine, pistachios, peanuts, strawberries, black grapes, and red currants

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Other Places to Research Resveratrol:

• Phenol Explorer

• Linus Pauling Institute of Oregon State

See how other phytonutrients support your immune system:

• Carotenoids

• Ellagic Acid

• Flavonoids
  

More details from Dr. J:

“Resveratrol found in grapes, berries and nuts as well as chocolates is an important cell defender during a viral infection. It down regulates destructive, pro inflammatory mediators while increasing interferon.” Read more from Dr. J at the Black Oaks Center