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Self Magazine listed some of the nutritious benefits of eating sushi:

“Improve your immunity.” The seaweed in rolls called nori is high in vitamin C.
“Whittle your waist.” Ask for brown rice to get 3x the fiber and to stay full longer.
“Treat your ticker.” Eat rolls with wild salmon for heart-healthy omega-3s and a low dose of [...]

We all know Vitamin C helps keep our immune system strong, but it also helps absorb iron, supports development of our teeth, gums, and bones, and provides antioxidant protection from cell damage.
Think beyond oranges. Publix’s Green Wise magazine reports that there are other healthy foods that pack a serious Vitamin C punch. The [...]

Women’s Health Magazine reports that some food and drinks will boost your immune system and help you avoid getting sick.

Chamomile tea - polyphenols in the tea increase antibacterial blood activity
Steel-cut oats - packed with beta-glucans (fiber) that activate white blood cell activity
Salad dressing w/healthy fats (ex. olive oil & balsamic vinegar) - fat is essential [...]

Whfoods.org reported on the health benefits of walnuts. A quarter cup of walnuts has 90.8% of the daily value of omega 3 fatty acids. Some of the nutriontal benefits of eating walnuts are:

cardiovascular protection from the large amount of omega 3 fatty acids and monounsaturated fats
improved cognitive function
anti-inflammatory benefits that can help relieve [...]

In her Moosletter, “The Good, the Bad and the Bugly: Probiotics and Prebiotics to the rescue!”, on Stonyfield.com, Vicki Koenig, MS, RD, CDN, says that the majority of our immunological response takes place in our intestinal tract. Over 60% of the total immunoglobulins in our body are produced in our Gut-Associated Lympohoid Tissue (GALT). [...]