Brrrrrr! It’s beginning to look a lot like…cold season, flu season, germ season. Ick. Here are some tips on fighting germs and staying healthy so we don’t feel like this little munchkin.

• Get enough Vitamin C (found in bell peppers, strawberries, papaya, oranges, greens, etc.)
• Lots of cinnamon and oregano, the natural antibiotics (herbs and spices are SO good, packed with flavor and health benefits at no calorie cost!)
• Get your probiotics (yogurt, miso, sauerkraut, etc.)
• Skip or minimize sugar, it weakens the immune system.
• Eat foods with lots of phytochemicals (plant-based nutrients) to ensure lots of vitamins and minerals.
• Get enough rest. You know the deal, 8 hour minimum!
• Eat foods with riboflavin (mushrooms, soybeans, spinach, almonds, etc.)
• Drink hot tea and hot lemon water, they warm and detox the body.
• Load on the garlic, preferably raw, for countless health and anti-bacterial benefits.
• Use coconut oil, it boosts the immune system.
• Breathe natural steam above a boiling pot of water for a natural decongestant.
• Apple cider vinegar alkalizes the body among lots of other benefits!
• Wash your hands often (obviously!)
• STAY WARM! Layer up!

One Healthy Breakdown: Germs happen, but we can fight off sickness!