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Wellness

Oct 12, 2012 7:00 AM EDT

Live Long & Prosper: 5 Ways To Be Healthy

By Nicole Catanese, Illustrated by Naomi Abel

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Just Beet It
Conquer colds, viruses, or any immune-busting illness by piling your plate with this red-colored root veggie. “Beets help improve liver function and detoxification as well as strengthen the immune system,” says Morrison. “And in traditional Chinese medicine, during the winter, your liver is thought to warm your body — and beets contain nutrients that help in liver function.” Love them raw and shredded or roasted? You choose. Nutritionally, both are equal. For an even more mega-immune boost, add one raw garlic clove into the mix — it’s all you need to help kick a virus to the curb or keep it from creeping up.

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