EduNews Magazine EdUnews May/June 2014 | Page 65

Although there are mixed reactions about eating eggs (especially the yolk), it does have an extremely high protein content, high levels of zinc and selenium and other important minerals which are beneficial to your immune system. Live cultures in yoghurt help protect your intestinal tract against gastrointestinal illnesses while supporting your immune system against certain illnesses. From preventing the common cold to having properties that help fight certain ailments, yoghurt is also very high in protein.