Flu season is in full swing and already causing ailments that have claimed the lives of nine across the U.S. The CDC is expecting this year to be a bad year with the return on the H1N1 strand, also known as swine flu. Vaccinations and frequent hand washing are two of the best ways to avoid the flu; however, since germs are everywhere it can be difficult to avoid. In case you do come down with the flu or even symptoms, there are several foods you should avoid to help your body fight off the cold faster. Click below to see which foods to eliminate from your diet while fighting a cold or the flu. -louvonia mcclain
