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As the weather gets colder and time spent indoors increases, so does the risk of getting sick. Since there is no convenient time for an illness, it's important to prevent getting sick before germs are spread.

Health.com has compiled an extensive list of superfoods that can aid in the fight against illness. Some of the foods they offer as solutions to sickness may surprise you. Did you know the turkey you consumed on Thanksgiving Day can help keep away the flu?

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