Nutrition Bites - Stay Healthy During Flu Season!

Marathoners, training starts soon! We are 16 weeks out from race day-don't let cold and flu season hurt your game! Here are some ways food can help you stay healthy:

• Drink fluids through the day. Like I mentioned last week, your drive for thirst might be less than you feel it in the heat. Staying hydrated will help you train better, in addition to keeping you flu-free.
• Pack in those fruits and veggies: It's not just the vitamin C here, my friends. Fruits and veggies are packed with all sorts of different nutrients that aid your immunity.
• Cut out Crash Diets: These super low calorie diets can compromise your health.
• Get your vitamin D: Sources include fatty fish (salmon, sardines), fortified OJ, dairy and cereal, egg yolks and mushrooms.

• Ginger can help combat nausea
• Turmeric is a known anti-inflammatory 
• Stay hydrated and make sure to get plenty of rest.