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Everyone immune system arms such an extraordinary security system against invaders that it still continues to baffle scientists! Despite the marvels of modern science, no replacement can be found for the immune system. Our immune system is the greatest physician in the world - it is very powerful and superior than any medication. To keep this internal army in chief form, vegetables and fruits diet is the answer.

For example of two person contaminated to similar recent A1N1 flu virus break out. One individual falls seriously ill but the other person doesn't. Although they are exposed to similar virus threat, only the individual with a weak immune system becomes sick with the flu.

Studies by World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) show that as developing countries become increasingly urbanized, even traditionally vegetarian societies such as the Chinese and Indians are choosing high-fat, meat-rich food over high-vegetable ones. The report also showed that the prevalence of heart disease in China and India is higher than all developed countries put together. India is thought to have the world's largest diabetic population.

On the contrary, South Korea, which still follows a high-vegetable diet, shows lower fat intake and lower rates of chronic diseases than countries of similar economic level.

The statistic above is due to the reality that our immune system thrives on a healthy diet and sufficient rest, poor nutrition and pressure can make us fall ill more quicker.

Wholesome plant foods contain high vitamins and minerals. Certain plant foods, like soy are also rich in protein. Experts have stated that vegetables and fruits provide approximated 40 nutrients or more. For example, an orange provides us with a healthy amount of vitamin C, in addition to beta-carotene, d-Limonene, folic acid, potassium, calcium and a lot more of other nutrients.

Everyone of us would hope to live long, healthy lives, free of chronic diseases like osteoporosis, heart disease, diabetes, stroke, hypertension. But an overwhelming majority of us still take unhealthy foods whenever we want and as much as we want, without thinking of the consequences.

If we choose the best fuel for our vehicles, why don't we take healthy vegetarian diets for our bodies?