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!
I’m definitely interested in the blogger/reader workout event in May! The last event was super informative so I’m looking forward to the next one!
Hope you feel better soon! Soup always makes me feel better – my mom used to load it with garlic when I was sick! It might be mental but I think garlic really helps!
i’d love to come to the workout with you and Gia and try hotfigure4!
You should have just received an email about the event! Looking forward to seeing you!
I would like to try out a hot figure 4 class with you and Gia. Please let me know how to officially rsvp!
I’d definitely like to attend! I’ve been wanting to try Figure 4 and didn’t know there was a Hot Figure 4!
would love to try hot figure 4 please let me know how to RSVP 🙂
I would love to attend Hot Figure 4.
I’m definitely interested in the class! Please let me know how to officially RSVP
I would like to RSVP for the hot figure 4 workout with you and Gia. Please let me know if there is anything else I need to do!
Oh no, feel better soon!
I would like to tentatively RSVP for the Hot Figure 4….I am getting lasik this Friday and would just like to check with my doctor that it’s okay to do it a week after my surgery, but otherwise, I’m in. I’ve always wanted to try Figure 4 and I love hot yoga.
Hey. I’d be interested in attending the Figure 4 event. I’ve been reading your blog for a little while now and love it!
Is it too late to RSVP to Figure 4? Somehow I missed this post!
Never mind, completely forgot I’ll be out of town. Next time I hope I can make it!
I was wondering if it is too late to RSVP to the Figure 4 event. I had a wonderful time at the VIPR class taught by Lauren that you coordinated and I would LOVE to attend this event as well!
I have you on the list Alyssa! I am sending out a reminder tonight! See you Friday!