So I decided to dedicate my eating this week to staying healthy and flu free. I've tried to load up on as much wholesome food as I can hoping all the vitamins and goodness would chase away whatever ailment was creeping up on me.
Today's food in photos:
Not so green, Green Monster smoothie with strawberries and blueberries
Multigrain oatmeal with blueberries, almonds and chia seeds
A banana
Quinoa & chickpea salad with balsamic vinagrette
A "Long Run Power ball" from a co-worker (yum!!)
A Kashi granola bar
Fresh bread with eggplant spread and pickled artichokes
Grilled tofu, tabbouleh salad and a grilled vegetable wrap with goat cheese
I'm stuffed but oh, so happy!
So tell me, what do you do to combat a cold or flu? Echinacea? Vitamin C? More sleep? Share please, I'm willing to try anything!
I drink lots of hot tea - pretty much any kind, but green I hear is the best. Even if it may be a placebo effect, it always just instantly makes me feel better. Of course lots of sleep is best, I'd aim for maybe 45-60 minutes more to see if that helps.
ReplyDeleteHope you can fight it off!
That's the best looking Green Monster I've ever seen! And I've seen a lot. And what's in the little power ball? Looks tasty!
ReplyDeleteGreen tea, echinacea, Vitamin C, lots of sleep, lots of water are always staples in this house when we are sick! I hope you feel better and beat whatever it is that is making you feel not so great!
ReplyDeleteLots of liquids definitely is my first move. Rest too, I forgo workouts if necessary. Especially if I am really feeling sick, I will skip the gym and rest. Other then that sometimes these thing just have to run their course :/
ReplyDeleteUsually more sleep helps for me, and oranges (for vitamin C). I hope you feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteOh no!! Sorry to hear you're feeling sick. Tea and Zinc are my go-tos. Whenever I feel like I'm coming down with something, I pop zinc lozenges like they're candy. haha Ok...that's probably a tiny exaggeration, but I swear they help!
ReplyDeleteFeel better! Good eats for combating sickness. I always drink lots of tea and tuck myself in bed if I'm feeling sick. If the situation is serious, I call my grandmother for soup. She delivers :)
ReplyDeleteThat chickpea salad looks wonderful! I hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteI get as much rest as possible, hot baths, hot showers, lots of tea or hot water/lemon. I hope you feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteI love the banana pic! :)