- “Research reported in the journal Phytochemistry shows that eating elder berries can help people avoid the flu and may even be effective against H1N1. A different study at UCLA suggests that eating broccoli sprouts triggers nasal cells to produce antioxidants, which can fight off allergies.” The New Abs Diet: The 6-Week Plan to Flatten Your Stomach and Keep You Lean for Life David Zinczenko and Ted Spiker. Page 9