A. Early symptoms of the illness are much like the flu. After a short time (in some cases a day or two), more severe pneumonia-like symptoms may appear. Not all individuals with Legionnaires' disease experience the same symptoms. Some may have only flu-like symptoms, but to others the disease can be fatal.
One of the best ways to stay healthy is by choosing an array of foods to boost your immune system. Eating healthy, antioxidant-rich foods such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein is an important part of maintaining good immune system health to help ward off infection and illness.
Morning cereals are not only a good start of your day, but also great food to eat when you have common cold or flu. Whole grains such as oats and barley are rich in beta-glucan, a soluble fiber with powerful immune boosting properties. Beta-glucan in oats and barley boosts immunity acting like a well-known Echinacea.