Fun with Fitness – Fighting a Flu
Amanda Lynn Mayhew-Hare, Fitness Model and Coach
The flu is not fun and the flu does not discriminate but right now it is flu season and people are dropping like flies. Preventative measures are important no matter what time of year it is, not just in “flu season” or when someone else contracts an illness. Being prepared everyday is important, providing yourself with necessary information on ways to protect yourself and your family is valid time spent. There are always new ways and new fads to make sure your chances of catching a virus is minimal, but using common sense and the knowledge we were raised on is great too. Remember to was your hands, always, and have cleaning supplies available in the areas of major traffic, like bathrooms and kitchens. Anyone can tell you to up your Vitamin D & C intake however, everyone is different and with medications that you could be on nowadays it is better to speak with your physician about what is right for you. A multi-vitamin is a great way to assist in getting your every day nutrition but sometimes you need just a little bit more. Drinking plenty of fluids and eating fresh vegetables and fruit is something that you should be doing on a regular basis anyways. Here is a Spring Ready Smoothie to help put some flavour back in your day!
Honeydew-Kiwi Fruit Smoothie
You will get a great dose of vitamin C and potassium, which is great for healthy bones and teeth.
Nutrition facts: 110 calories, 0g fat, 27g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 2g protein
Ingredients
- 2 cups cubed honeydew
- 1 small Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and cut up
- 1 kiwifruit, peeled and cut up
- 2 – 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Honeydew and/or kiwifruit slices
Directions
1. In a blender container, combine honeydew, apple, kiwifruit, sugar, and lime juice. Cover and blend until smooth.
2. Add ice cubes; cover and blend until cubes are crushed and mixture is slushy. Garnish with additional honeydew and/or kiwifruit slices, if desired.
Amanda Lynn Mayhew-Hare
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