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" Consumers may be able to strengthen their immune system against seasonal and swine flu by eating plenty of fruit and vegetables, scientists have said. Fruit and veg contain vitamins, minerals and fibre, in addition to phytonutrients that provide a range of health benefits. A recent study found that as many as four-fifths of people may be missing out on the health benefits provided by these phytonutrients because they do not eat enough colourful fruit and vegetables. According to &amp;#039;America&amp;#039;s Phytonutrient Report&amp;#039;, red fruit and veg - such as tomatoes, red cabbage, pomegranate and cranberries - are particularly beneficial for the immune system. Yellow produce can also help bolster a person&amp;#039;s immune function, with carrots, sweet potatoes and pineapple all likely to be beneficial. The advice may be welcomed by consumers in the UK, where swine flu is currently on the increase again following a dip over the summer months. Latest figures from the Health Protection Agency indicate that there has been an increase across all age groups, with children between the ages of one and 14 years bearing the main burden. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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