The stronger one’s immune system, the less likely they are to get sick or catch the latest flu or cold going around. A couple of months ago, we wrote about what supplements to take to ward off the cold and flu, thus enhancing your immune system.
Do you ever wonder why colds come on mainly during colder weather? As the weather cools, our body’s biochemistry develops a need for more good protein and fat sources such as avocado, olive oil/olives, coconut oil, nuts, fish, and lean meats, along with plenty of fresh vegetables.
However, if we feed the body lots of simple sugars, our chemistry is going to be off and we are going to get sick. With the cooler weather comes the holiday season, starting with Thanksgiving and going through New Years Day. With that comes lots of candy, cookies, desserts, special beverages, combined with late nights, shopping, planning, hosting, and the like. We eat less healthy, get less sleep, and are exposed to more germs. It’s a tough battle!
We don’t want to be Debbie Downer, but remember that sugar does lower one’s immune function every time we eat it. Thus, it is a good idea to keep intake of simple sugars to a minimum all of the time, not just during cold season.
We try different recipes that contain healthier choices but taste “sweet” – for example chia seed pudding, avocado chocolate mousse, and pumpkin brownies. Chia seeds are awesome – a couple tablespoons mixed into about 2 cups of your favorite milk of choice with a splash of maple syrup, cinnamon and vanilla, stored in the fridge overnight, will make for a tasty treat! Top with nuts and cocoa nibs or some coconut whipped topping!