{"id":1397,"date":"2019-02-15T23:35:42","date_gmt":"2019-02-16T04:35:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/help-your-loved-one-fight-the-flu-this-winter-with-a-plant-based-diet\/"},"modified":"2019-02-15T23:35:42","modified_gmt":"2019-02-16T04:35:42","slug":"help-your-loved-one-fight-the-flu-this-winter-with-a-plant-based-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/healthynyc\/help-your-loved-one-fight-the-flu-this-winter-with-a-plant-based-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"Help Your Loved One Fight The Flu This Winter With A Plant Based Diet!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Flu season is amongst us, and the best way to fight the flu or prevent it all together is by making sure your loved one is eating enough fresh produce!<\/p>\n<p>According to onegreenplanet.org, &#8220;Overall, as research has shown, most vegans and vegetarians are healthier than meat eaters. 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