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DRINK TEA

Why it's good: The antioxidants in tea have been linked to many health benefits, including protection from heart disease and cancer. Tea is not only soothing, but now there's evidence that tea can boost immunity.

Research shows: A study published in May 2003 by the National Academy of Sciences looked at people who drank 20 ounces of tea daily for two weeks. The tea drinkers had immune cells that produced a wealth of anti-germ chemicals when exposed to bacteria. In contrast, study participants who drank coffee instead of tea produced no disease-fighting chemicals in response to the same bacteria.

What to look for: Black oolong and pekoe teas as well as green teas that say they contain catechin, a phytochemical thought to have natural antibiotic and anti-diarrheal effects. Also, teas containing the natural chemical L-theanine have been thought to boost immune function.