We all want to be as healthy as we can possibly be. This is true of most folks, and it's absolutely normal. It is why we work out. And pay attention to the foods we eat - making sure they are healthy choices. All day long, we make it a point to keep water handy so we are assured of drinking enough to keep from becoming dehydrated. We have been taught that this is what we must do to keep our body in optimum health.

However, is it enough when the weather changes and flu season arrives? What can we do if our co-workers insist on coming to work with their various ills and we don't want to become sick? This is when knowing how to boost the power of your immune system is important. And here are some superfoods that can help you accomplish this.

Salmon has been touted as one of the great superfoods for many reasons. One of the benefits of eating salmon is its ability to optimize your immune system. Your body must have protein and omega-3 fatty acids in order to retain its health, and salmon is one superfood that supplies both of these in abundance. Strong muscles, which come from adequate protein in your diet, help you fight many diseases. If we consume too many Omega-6s, they can bring about illness from bacteria and germs. Omega-3s fight the Omega-6s to prevent this from happening. A good goal to shoot for is to consume salmon twice each week. It's best if you can eat salmon three times a week, but you might find it difficult to include it in your meal plan that often. Try having it for lunch sometimes or, if you truly cannot manage three meals of salmon, stick to twice per week.

Vegetable juice is a great source of vitamins, minerals, immune boosting agents and fluids. No doubt you are familiar with the V-8 Juice commercials and how much they talk about its benefits for your health. Believe what they told you, because it's true. You don't have to be loyal to V-8 Juice, though. It's very easy to buy a juicer and make your own juices in your kitchen. This gives folks the choice of which vegetables and spices to use, plus they can vary their juices instead of always drinking the same flavor. Besides perking up your immune system, drinking vegetable juices helps keep you healthy by adding necessary fluids, minerals, and vitamins to your diet.

Try to fit exercise into your schedule at least three days a week. Drink an adequate amount of water daily so your body stays hydrated. Don't drink a gallon at one time, however, spread your consumption throughout your day. Make it a goal to always pick foods that keep your diet healthy and balanced. One of the best things you can do, however, when you want to avoid colds and the flu, is to load up on immune system 'superfoods.' If the three immune-boosting superfoods we've talked about in this report have caught your interest, do some research on your own and you'll be amazed at the number of superfoods available.