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It’s embarrassing to admit, but I’ve been sick more times than I can count this winter. It must be that baby of mine! The germ swap at daycare is no joke. It took four consecutive colds before I finally found a simple solution to boost my immune system: burgundy lettuce!
Trying to stay healthy during the winter is super tough. Its difficult finding the motivation to make salads or juice fruits and veggies since for some reason I mentally associate crisp fresh foods with warmer months. Tell me I’m not the only one who connotates summer with healthy fruits and veggies and winter with hearty foods like mac n’ cheese or stews? I decided to evaluate my diet and realized I wasn’t incorporating as many healthy veggies as I should to keep my body
My husband’s best friend works for Coastline Family Farms in Central Cali, and after complaining to him about how frequently I was getting sick, he recommended I try juicing Burgundy lettuce, specifically Nutraleaf lettuce that Coastline Family Farms grows themselves. This lettuce is like a power food, it is full of vitamin C and contains more antioxidants than blueberries! He recommended juicing it along with my favorite fruits and veggies to pack an incredible amount of nutrients into my meal. It’s not curing the common cold or anything, but it’s definitely going to give my body the boost it needs.
As you know I don’t normally write about food here, but I wanted to share this little tidbit since it was the first time I ever tried Nutraleaf lettuce. I first juiced the lettuce on it’s own, it’s not too bitter, just the perfect balance of sweetness. I love making green smoothies too, and if you have a powerful blender like a Vitamix or a Ninja, this lettuce will puree right up! I believe specialty grocery stores are selling Nutraleaf, and Safeway too? I’ll have to confirm with my husband’s bestie.
Since I’m still on the mend from my latest cold and I could use all the advice I can get! Do you folks have any tricks? What tips can you share on staying healthy during cold and flu season?
PS! FRIDAY!!! Get your eyes back here Friday for quite possibly the best announcement of my life.
Interesting about the lettuce. I’ve never heard of that variety! One thing I swear by is taking a probiotic supplement EVERY DAY with my other vitamins. I take Jarro Dophilus. It needs to be stored in the fridge, but it comes in capsule form and is easy to pop a quick pull while you’re puttering around the kitchen in the morning. So much of the immune system resides in the gastrointestinal tract, so a healthy gut means a healthier you!
Thank you for the tip! I’ve actually heard of this being very beneficial, you’re the second one who’s suggested I do this! I’m going to look into it :)
you need to tell me now. i will be in a car all day friday. i can’t wait.
Haha Cassie!
My husband LOVES juicing – I will have to share this with him! We are both working on a healthier 2015.
Can’t wait for the announcement :)
Thanks!! If you try it let me know what you think!
WooHoo! A big GREEN cheers to you! So glad you are feeling better! Since you are making us wait until Friday, I am going to sing you a little song that I hope gets stuck in your head…. Friday, Friday, gettin’ down on Friday. Everybody’s lookin’ forward to the weekend. Partyin’, Partyin’ Partyin’, Partyin’ fun, fun, fun, fun Lookin’ forward to the weekend. THERE. That’s what you get for making us wait for the best news of your life. HA!! Can’t wait! :) xox, Emily
HA!!! You are hilarious! The radio station I listen to on my commute to work plays that song EVERY Friday. It’s so funny, it always puts me in a good mood :)