Take Your Vitamins:
Vitamin C, found in spinach, broccoli, strawberries and raspberries, is a given, says LeVeque as it's "a potent antioxidant that contributes to immune defense by supporting immune cells to
Take Your Vitamins:
Vitamin C, found in spinach, broccoli, strawberries and raspberries, is a given, says LeVeque as it's "a potent antioxidant that contributes to immune defense by supporting immune cells to fight viruses and bacteria." It's water soluble and your body can't absorb a ton of it at a time, so she recommends taking a multi-vitamin and then being sure to eat leafy greens and citrus throughout the day. Throw in a vitamin D tablet as well, since you're not getting outside as much, and increase your intake of omega-3 fatty acids (in seafood, particularly wild salmon) "to help decrease inflammation during such a stressful time," advises the pro.
Shop Smart:
While you're at it, try piling your cart with protein and non-starchy vegetables. LeVeque and her family have stocked their freezer with cauliflower rice, broccoli and leafy greens like spinach and kale for soups, stews and grain bowls, plus frozen berries to make smoothies. On their shelves: nut butters, chia seeds, flax and collagen protein.