Avoiding the Flu

It has hit with a vengeance.

The flu is bad this year.

So far, we have avoided it,

but we wonder if it is a matter of time the way numbers are dwindling at work and church.

I did get the flu shot, but only because I had to have it to volunteer at the hospital.

Before getting the shot, I read that the best flu shot is Vitamin D - time in the sun.

Hubby and I have been trying to soak up the sun when it appears.

In addition, we have buckled down on the limiting of sugar.

Oh - That one is hard.

We have "Thieves Oil" diffusing in the house.

We have increased the leafy greens through smoothies.

We also used some sweet potato in one smoothie to increase vitamin A.

Our favorite smoothie this weekend was ...

Green Tea and Grape Smoothie

1 1/2 c green tea (we used matcha powder)

2 c spinach

3 c frozen grapes (preferably white/green grapes)

1 avocado

2 tsp honey

We weren't sure of the combo,

but it was really good.

It was also very filling.

Tonight we went with the fermented foods for combatting sickness.

I have been drinking an occasional kombucha, but hubby won't give in.

So tonight,

Porkchops and Sauerkraut!

I wasn't sure about it,

but it was a childhood favorite for hubby.

Pork chops and Sauerkraut over mashed potatoes

and some heart healthy beets on the side.

Are you staying healthy?

Any suggestions you have to boost immunity?