How to avoid the Flu

As most of you know I have been down and out all week with the flu and boy it is as bad as they say it is. This is perfect for this weeks newsletter, I would like to talk about flu prevention! You can not stop the flu virus from hitting you but you can take plenty of precautions to slow the flu down and get over it much faster. The first preventative method is pretty obvious, make sure you wash your hands immediately after every workout. The gym is full of all different types of germs and bacteria, so avoid touching your face while in the gym. A second preventative method is eat a sound diet. Eating properly has many great effects for your body but all that aside, eating a diet full of fruits and vegetables will build a strong immune system which will keep you strong! Two staples of my diet are green tea and sweet potatoes both are prime for fighting the flu virus. Green tea contains powerful antioxidants which help fight off bad cells in the body. I recommend at least One glass per day (please keep in mind that green tea contains caffeine, so if your sensitive to caffeine look for decaffeinated). Sweet potatoes are another great food, sweet potatoes are loaded with Vitamin A which help fight off free radicals in the body also! These free radicals cause harm to our body and causes us to get sick. The third preventatives is exercise. Exercising regularly builds a strong immune system. Exercise can help to fight many other different types of sickness. Living a healthy lifestyle has so many other benefits other then just looking good! Despite living a healthy life there is still a chance that you can still get the flu. If you happen to get flu remember to stay hydrated. Drink plenty of liquids, its very easy to get dehydrated while being sick. Until Next week Stick to your goals, Anthony Recipe of the Week: Blueberry Medley Ingredients 1 serving of Frozen Blueberries 1 packet of non calorie sweetener of your choice (I recommend Truvia) 1 tbsp Apple Pie Spice *Optional* Directions Place frozen blueberries into a bowl. Add splenda and apple pie spice and serve cold! Video of the Week What to eat after the gym http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVoB_BOESnc Interested in Online Personal Training? Visit my website www.AntBevFitness.com