9 IMMUNITY BOOSTING FOODS (WORKOUT: LEGS/BACK AND BIS)

Today is an unexpected snow day!!! So on our snow day we have been relaxing and catching up! The kids spent all day yesterday snowboarding so they are ready to stay in and keep warm. My workout today included a short warm up walk up hill on the treadmill. Then, I squatted, lunged and did back work and bicep curled my self to death.

Here are a few Pictures my daughter took of me during my workout. She really enjoyed my face of pain on some these photos! J

HAVING TROUBLE UPLOADING PHOTOS:(

Also, Check this out!!!

http://fitbie.msn.com/get-fit/tips/5-ways-chocolate-boosts-workout-results

Chocolate is good for you! I knew itJ

Top 9 foods to help boost your immunity

Eating some nutritious foods will also help keep your immune system running smoothly.
Here are the top 9:

1)      YOGURT- for the probiotics that keep the gut and intestinal tract free of disease causing germs

(2 6 oz. servings daily)

2)      OATS & BARLEY- for the beta-glucan, a type of fiber with antimicrobial and anti-oxidant properties.

(at least one serving out of your three servings of grains a day)

3)      GARLIC & ONIONS- (raw is best) contains allican which helps fight infection and bacteria.

(2 raw cloves a day or cooked several times a week. Onions- ½ onion everyday)

4)      TEA- The new coffee. Black or Green has the best virus fighting interferon which boosts L- Theanne.

(up to 5 cup a day)

5)      FISH- especially Salmon, Mackerel, and Herring which are all high in Omega- 3 fats to help reduce inflammation, increase airflow and protecting your lungs from colds and respiratory infections.

(Two servings a week unless you are pregnant)

6)      CHICKEN SOUP- Researchers found that the amino acids released from the chicken during cooking, gives the soup its powerful healing properties. The salty broth keeps the mucus thin the same way cough syrups do.

(a cup whenever you need a boost)

7)      BEEF- Since it contains the highest form of zinc, which is so very important for the development of white blood cells.

(3 oz. of lean meats or Zinc rich fortified cereals, yogurt, and milk)

8)      SWEET POTATOES- foods like sweet potatoes contain Beta- Carotene, which your body turns into Vitamin A. Vitamin A helps keep your skin healthy and free of bacteria.

(1/2 cup daily has 40% of your daily value of Vitamin A)

9) MUSHROOMS- making white blood cells more aggressive. (1/4oz a day)