- Adequate Hydration: Before, during, and after sickness, adequate hydration plays an important part in keeping your body’s systems working efficiently, including your immune system. Mild dehydration can cause headaches, dizziness, or digestive problems, and affect your mood, memory, and how well you process information.
- Examples of fluids to utilize: water, seltzer water, electrolyte drinks, tea, bone broth, 100% fruit juice (keep it to 1/2 cup), ginger ale, etc.
- Easy to Digest and Nutrient Dense Foods: Foods include either protein, easy to digest fibers, antioxidants, milder flavors. Keep it simple with these:
- Protein: chicken, white fish, shrimp, ground turkey, eggs, peanut or almond butter, protein powder, hard cheese, yogurt, ground flax or chia seeds
- Veggies: frozen riced veggies, spinach leaves, carrots, sweet potato, celery, zucchini, olives
- Fruit: berries, kiwi, banana
- Grains: rice, oats, sourdough bread, crackers
- Others: broth, salt, pepper, turmeric, cumin, oregano, extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs
Use the above foods to make these various meals and snacks:
- Easy to digest smoothie
- Soup with sourdough bread
- Overnight oats
- Baked shrimp, rice, zucchini dish
- Baked omelet cups
- Cheese, olives, and crackers
- Peanut butter and fresh berries on sourdough
3. Other important reminders: Focus on sleep and rest first and foremost. Instead of working out, focus on stretching and gentle movement such as taking a walk or yoga. Relax with an epsom salt bath, a massage, meditation, prayer, breath work, or using a face roller.
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Take Care!
Kuper Nutrition 