http://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2008/11/27/Feed-a-Cold-Feed-a-Fever.aspxThose who consume fewer calories during flu season could have a harder time fighting off the flu virus. A recent study showed that mice with a calorie-restricted diet were more likely to die during the first few days of infection than mice with a normalenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Build: 31106.3070)http://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2008/11/27/Feed-a-Cold-Feed-a-Fever.aspx#130312Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:21:47 GMT24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:130312mmc88121So do not go on a diet during the holiday season, it could be bad for your health, but don't go overboard either.<br /><br />Mary<img src="http://blogs.mercola.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=130312" width="1" height="1">