Yep, I challenge you to a fight, well at least a fight against the cold and flu season. Fight by boosting your immune system this winter.
Plan your attack:
Germs are everywhere, so come prepared, here are some ways to fight those nasty germs.
1. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. If you have a cold or have touched a surface with your hands you can transmit the little guys by touching your face, germs will find there way into your body through your mouth, your nose and your eyes. Ask each family not remind each other if they see you touching your face, because most of the time we are not aware of how many times we touch our face throughout our days.
2. Carry a tissue with you everywhere you go. Use the tissue to push buttons on the elevator, or to hold on to the escalator handrail, open doors, or to flip a light switch. forgot a tissue? Okay use your gloves, keep your gloves with you everywhere you go. I buy the cheap ones from dollar store, and I put them everywhere, in my purse, car, front hall table, kids coat pockets. You can't find a glove, then use your sleeve, not to wipe your nose but do hold on to a handrail or push an elevator button.
3. Wash hands frequently. I know you have heard this a million time but here is one more reminder! Wash your hands with soap lather up and sing the song "Happy Birthday," then rinse really well with very warm water. Yes, I know my hands get very dry too in the winter, so keep a bottle of hand lotion with you and in every bathroom sink in your home. Always wash your hands before you touch food.
4. Stay hydrated. Drink room temperature filtered water, if cold water bothers you in the winter. Instead of a second cup of joe in the morning, try hot water with a squeeze of fresh lemon and honey.
5. Stock up. Fill your refrigerator and pantry with foods that are in season. These foods not only taste so good this time of the year, they are your best bets of upping your immune system and fighting those germs. The following warriors are high in Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Bioflavonoids, Zinc, Selenium, Omega 3 fatty acids, Lean proteins and probiotics.
Warriors against Germs:
Broccoli, winter squash, sweet potatoes, avocados, carrots, olive oil, orange,s grapefruits, pomegranates, cranberries, lettuces, chili peppers, all peppers, tomatoes, winter herbs, blueberries, plums, spinach, beets,papayas, brussels sprouts, kohirabi, kale, cantaloupe, oatmeal, blackberries, apricots, oysters, crab, beef, tuna, turkey, cod, chicken eggs, salmon, flaxseed, walnuts, Greek yogurt. If you can't figure out how to get all of these warriors against germs into your diet, join our Meal Plan service, to find out more click here...
6. Get plenty of rest. Getting enough rest is vital against germs and it boosts your immune system. Shut the television down 1 hour before bed time, try meditation or yoga poses, read or pray. It is important that we teach our children how to "power down" to prepare the body for sleep too.
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