Well, wouldn’t you know that the day I get back from Maui I am hit with a full on cold!
The travel time between Maui and New York City was 14 hours including a 2 hour layover in Los Angeles. During that time I caught some airborne virus or bug that has me feeling miserable. It definitely isn’t the way I want to return after vacation when I’m trying to catch up on work and running. Oh well, there is nothing I can do, is there?
Since the onset, yesterday morning, my symptoms have ranged from a low grade fever to coughing, sneezing, runny nose, and sore throat. I think it’s your typical cold that just needs to be forced away with some healthy food, lots of sleep, and a little DayQuil!
After realizing that all I ate yesterday was a banana, bowl of oatmeal, and a can of chicken soup I knew I needed to figure out the sick nutrition thing quickly. My friend Google helped me find these two interesting articles which discuss foods that help your body heal when it’s sick.
One food you definitely should consider adding to your flu diet is chicken soup. In a study published in 2000, University of Nebraska Medical Center physician Dr. Stephen Rennard reported that his wife’s grandmother’s favorite recipe had anti-inflammatory properties that helped stop the movement of neutrophils, the white blood cells that stimulate the release of mucus. That, in turn, can reduce the coughing, sneezing and stuffed-up feeling that accompanies upper respiratory-tract viral infections. It’s good for colds, too.
Based on their advice, I have enjoyed three servings of chicken soup so far!
What to Eat When You’ve Got the Flu
Second to chicken soup, citrus fruits are heavily recommended by almost every article I read. Therefore, I indulged on packaged grapefruit this morning since my fruit man didn’t have any! Two of these made the perfect morning and afternoon snack. Luckily they were on sale at Duane Reade which made them a bit more reasonable!
Due to the way I feel, I’ve listened to my body and held off on workouts yesterday and today. Originally, my plan was to jump back into my running and weight training since I have Reach the Beach next month but I bet this will just make me even more eager for this weekend’s long run!
Before I head off to bed, I want to share two things:
- As promised, I’m hosting another blogger/reader workout event in May with my lovely running coach, Gia! See below for details and please email me or comment if you’re interested in joining!
Gia and I are thrilled to partner with Pure Yoga East and Hot Figure 4 during the month of May. Each of you is cordially invited to enjoy a complimentary hot Figure Four class, May 4th from 6:45-7:45pm in addition to enjoying a Tanya B trunk show and some sips of wine and small tastes. In order to attend, we need you to RSVP by Friday, April 27th!
2. The winner of last week’s giveaway is #138: Kristina!
Kristina April 22, 2012 at 8:38 pm [edit]Moroccan oil!
I would like to hear more about specific weight/strength training
Please email me your mailing information so I can get these things shipped to you! Congratulations!
