Boost your immune system avoid the dreaded cold!

 

Unfortunately I've been battling a case of the sniffles with a sore throat, congestion, and overall fatigue. What started as a tingling in my throat has gotten worse by the day. I've always been sort of opposed to medications and Tylenol so here are some of the natural ways to feel better soon! I've been doing everything I can to try and recover quickly!

 

As for working out while sick, well it depends on how severe your symptoms are. A general rule is to avoid exercise when you have any symptoms below the neck such as chest pains as increased fatigue could prolong your recover. However if you feel up to it, a runny nose shouldn't stop you from a light workout. Make sure you tone it down a level compared to your regular routine. Stop if you feel light headed or dizzy and get lots of water post-workout.

I was able to do about an hour on the elliptical but I kept the resistance low and just thought of it a some light cardio and I also caught up on the latest episode of my favorite TV shows!

 

Tips for Getting Better Fast

• Lots of sleep and rest
• Hydrate! Drink lots of fluids!
• Stay away from junk food
• Get lots of nutrients
• Drink hot tea
• Green Tea (lots of antioxidants)
• Echinacea tea(an immune boosting herb)
• Chamomile with lemon and honey-great for sore throats and helps me relax and sleep
• Eat immune boosting foods!



 

Recipes to beat that cold fast!

 

 

Healthy Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes

Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes

Happy Saturday morning!

 

 Hope everyone is getting a good start to their weekend. I had some time to whip up an extra delicious breakfast today! As a kid strawberry shortcake was one of my favorite desserts and I loved new york cheesecake pancakes at IHOP with berries but these are much better for you! After I went on a run I came back and made some pancakes on the griddle and enjoyed a decadent Saturday breakfast of pancakes, Greek yogurt, and berries. It's a great combo of protein and carbs so it makes a pretty good post-workout meal plus it's delicious and super easy! 

Guilt-Free Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes

Ingredients (one-serving): 

• Chopped strawberries
• Greek Yogurt 
• 1/3 cup flour (whole wheat, spelt, coconut)
• 2 tbsp rolled oats
• 2/3 tsp baking powder
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup milk of choice
• Optional: sugar or sweetener of your choice

Directions: 

1. Combine flour, oats, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. 
2. Add in vanilla extract and milk.
3. Throw in some chopped strawberries and mix together. 
4. Cook on a pan or griddle and flip once. 
5. Set on a plate and top with more strawberries and Greek Yogurt.