Today’s STM feature comes from our good friend and rock star CrossFit trainer Kassandra McKenzie of CrossFit South Arlington. Kass wrote to us earlier this week with a fabulous STM idea for those of us who are battling a winter cold or flu. When you’re sick, all you want is “comfort food” – for us, it’s grilled cheese, tomato soup and ice cream. But we think unhealthy food when you’re already down and out is a terrible idea – why pile even more stress on an already stressed system? Kass agreed, writing, “I know how hard it was for me to adjust to eating good food while down with the flu, so I want to help pass the good word along to anyone who may need it.” So Kass got to work coming up with a better solution. Kass not only passed along her favorite recipe, she also included tips and tricks (in her inimitable style and sass) for getting you back on the healthy bus fast. Thanks for the write-up, Kass! by Kassandra McKenzie, CrossFit South Arlington Imagine this: you’re humming along your everyday life, eating Paleo and just living the dream when BAM! You’re hit with the black plague. This could be the flu, strep throat, cold, whatever — the bottom line is that you’re feeling way crappy and you want to get better ASAP. But when you’re on a Whole30 program, you can’t rely on old-school “comfort” food like chicken noodle soup, Saltine crackers, and Sprite. So what are you going to do?! Before you give up on your nutrition choices and feel even worse than you already do by eating poisonous things, think about what you should eat while sick – we’re talking real food. I love making soup because it’s an easy way to cook up some veggies and meat with very little effort. The task can seem daunting at first, but I really do promise: soup is no drama. Easy Chicken Soup Ingredients: *Traditional would be carrots and celery, but nutrient density is key when you’re sick. I love using kale, broccoli, leeks, cauliflower, and mushrooms. (Broccoli and cauliflower tend to absorb the salt and garlic in their “trees” – yum.) The possibilities are endless here. Easy Chicken Soup Directions: The little bit of cayenne pepper in this soup helps clear the sinuses without killing your mouth with spiciness. You can add any of your favorite herbs to this mix, as well as use any kind of meat. I’ve had great results with sausage, lamb, and turkey. You can plan ahead your next sick day by having some of these leftovers in your freezer so you can just defrost and start feeling better. Some other things that I’ve found that comfort me while I’m sick: And finally, our best tip yet… Remember that bad food made me feel bad when I was healthy, so bad food while I’m feeling bad is a recipe for disaster.Steal This Meal: Feed a cold
Steal This Meal: Feed a Cold
Kass’s (and Whole9′s) Best Sick-y Tips
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