The Chatty Gourmet

I am someone who rarely gets sick (knock on wood). Last time I was sick was last November on my birthday- it was horrible! I also don’t get the flu shot, take vitamins or pay attention to viruses that are floating around.

This year however, I am paying attention. I am also getting the flu shot. As for vitamins I am taking C, B complex, and 1000IU of D3. I read that taking 1000IU of D3 is really important in preventing the flu. Get some sun; this also is a good source of vitamin D.

A few good tips to avoid getting sick.  They seem really obvious, but sometimes that is when we overlook things...

-Vitamin D3

-Wash your hands

-Carry a hand sanitizer with you and use it every hour, keep in mind that this doesn’t replace washing your hands with soap and water

- Try not to touch your eyes, nose and mouth too much

-Eat a balanced diet & drink plenty of fluids

-Exercise

-Get enough rest

Keep yourself informed. You don’t want to get sick. Here are a couple of good websites to go to for information of the Seasonal Flu and H1N1 Flu:

Redcross.org

Flu.gov

Stay well!