Block the Flu
5 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Catching the Flu and Other Illnesses Get a flu shot.
overreaction to the flu virus and make symptoms much worse, should you get ill. By cutting back or eliminating smoking, as well as alcohol consumption, you can better protect yourself from sickness.
This helps build your immunity right out of the gate so that when the flu hits in your neck of the woods, your immune system is ready. It’s not always guaranteed protection, but
it’s worth it. High-risk groups such as young children, pregnant women, and adults over 65, as well as those with chronic medical conditions, should always get a flu shot. Keep your immune system healthy. Drink more water, reduce your stress, get better sleep, eat a nutritious diet, and get regular exercise to keep your immune system functioning. Going on a daily 30–60-minute walk is a great way to get some physical activity and lower your stress levels. Practice healthy habits. Smoking and drinking alcohol, for example, can increase your
Wash your hands. Washing your hands is one of the best things you can do to stop the spread of germs, whether it’s the flu, common cold, or the coronavirus (COVID-19). Always wash your hands before and after eating, touching your face, using the restroom, and touching potentially germy surfaces like drawer handles, doorknobs, countertops, shopping carts, and so on. Wash with warm, soapy water for a minimum of 20 seconds.
Use sanitizer. Keep sanitizing wipes and hand sanitizer on your person whenever you go out or travel. Wipe down surfaces you’re going to touch, such as tables and armrests, and public items, like shopping carts and baskets.
susceptibility to the flu and many other illnesses. Researchers at the Yale School of Medicine found that smoking can cause an
SESAME ZUCCHINI NOODLES
When you’re craving takeout but want to keep your dinner healthy and refreshing, reach for this comforting, flavorful recipe instead of the phone.
INGREDIENTS
• 3 tbsp coconut aminos • 3 tbsp pure sesame oil • 3/4 tsp fresh ginger, grated • 2 cloves garlic, chopped • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar • 3 scallions, thinly sliced • 1/4 cup chopped almonds
• 4 medium zucchini • Salt, to taste • 3 medjool dates, pitted and softened in warm water for 5 minutes • 3 1/2 tbsp creamy, unsweetened almond butter
DIRECTIONS
1. If you have a spiralizer, use it to cut zucchini into noodles. Otherwise, use a peeler. Salt zucchini. Allow zucchini to “sweat” out water for 1 hour, wrap in a paper towel, and squeeze the water out. 2. In a food processor, blend dates with almond butter and aminos until smooth. 3. Add sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and vinegar and pulse until sauce is smooth. 4. In a pan, sauté zucchini noodles until heated and slightly softened. 5. Toss zucchini noodles with prepared sauce and top with scallions and almonds. Inspired by PaleoRunningMomma.com
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