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Medicine Cabinet Must-Haves for Cold and Flu Season

Must-Have: A Healthy Diet

Must-Have: A Healthy Diet

You don't have to buy expensive supplements to ward off a cold. One of the best ways to stay healthy this winter can't be found in your medicine cabinet or at your local pharmacy — it's a balanced diet. Aim for a diet that maximizes whole grains, colorful fruits and vegetables and lean meats, and minimizes processed foods and sugars. Click here for a cheatsheet on the USDA's healthy eating guidelines.

By MedHelp Editors. Published November 8, 2011.