Against everything that I believe in, I got a flu shot on Thursday for the sake of my daughter. Wouldn’t you know it, I got sick Friday. Sicker than I’ve been in a while. In bed by 7:00 on Friday and all day Saturday. It was a killer.
As I lay in bed, I spent my day on the iPad researching all the best methods of fighting the flu while watching Law & Order marathons, drinking lots of vitamin C and feeling sorry for myself. Well, not really… it’s probably the best rest I’ve had in a very long while. I have to say, Im feeling pretty good despite the fact that I have a cough coming from the deepest part of my lungs.
On Sunday I was able to muster up enough energy to throw a few flu fighting foods into the slow cooker. Here’s what I came up with (not very original but I am convinced the ingredients warded off the evil within me)
- The key ingredient: GARLIC. Research says you should have about 2 cloves a day to ward off illness. I’d say overall in my whole meal I used about 6, in the slow cooker only 2, finely chopped. Yes, my hands still stink, as does my house.
- Mushrooms: These little buggers contain selenium and cytokines. What does that mean? They kick infection booty! No joke.
- Chopped Red Onions: Known for their anti-viral and anti-inflamatory properties, onions help clear the way for better breathing (or so I hear.)
- Whole Tomatoes: 1 can to be exact. This extra dose of Vitamin C helps to boost your immune system!
- Chicken: Just for the sake of comfort.
- Masala Wine: For a little flava.
I just salt and peppered that chicken up, sauteed the mushrooms and onions in a little garlic and olive oil, threw it all in a pot and let it simmer on low for 6 hours or so.
Harris threw together a quick herb bread in the bread maker and then I suddenly felt ambitious, and this is what happened…
I made pasta. For the first time. And I loved doing it. Except for the mess.
I smothered that pasta with more garlic and a ton of olive oil for an extra kick to the flu’s head.
Perhaps I put a little too much faith into this meal but I have to say, I’m feeling pretty awesome now!
Disclaimer: Please remember that this post is not intended to be medical advice. If you think you have the flu, please talk to your doctor.
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Sounds like all was not lost being home recuperating 🙂 You do know you didn’t get the flu from your vaccine, right – it’s not a live virus? You already had it. The vaccine only wakes up your immune system – in simple terms. The flu outbreak this year is out of control. Vaccines take 2 weeks to even work, but they don’t work 100%. Hospitals are being inundated with flu patients the last few weeks. One of the states has already called a state of emergency. So eat well, rest up and keep your hands very clean before touching your face or someone else’s! Invest in Lysol or Clorox wipes – this should go well for their bottom line Feel better….
Looks so good! glad you r feeling better! I think I’ll go eat some garlic, onions ans tomatoes!
I’ve gotten the flu every single time I have received a flu shot… When I was pregnant I got a flu shot and 3 days later in bed for a week and a half. Before that hadn’t had a flu shot in probably 15 years. Last time was when I worked at Tiffany and Company and again, in bed sick for days. Not a flu shot fan. Rylie had her flu shot last week…3 days later in urgent care with 102 fever.