Flu and Whole30

[megs719]

So it seems as though I have developed a cold and I am concerned that it might actually be the flu. I am on Day 15 of the Whole30 and I am nervous about how I am going to be able to stay strong on the Whole30 while feeling so terrible. For example, I know that my doctor will recommend adding honey to my tea, as I have a cough. Any ideas from those who have been through this or are currently going through it? Plain chicken broth as opposed to chicken noodle soup? Not much of an appetite.

Thanks!!

[Nankamo]

Can you get some anti virals from a local herbalist? I spoke with my herbalist yesterday with concerns of "what if I get the flu" and she suggested that. She has a website where you can order some, would take a few days to ship but if you have someone local, thats what I would do. Here is a link to My herbalists product, http://www.herbsbybonnie.com/Simply-Bee-Natural-Virus-Away-G517-Virus-Away.htm you can order from her or call and ask her, or ask your own herbalist about that.

[Tom Denham]

I find herbal tea without added sweetener good for me. Eating chicken broth without the noodles is a good idea too.

Being sick makes eating a big challenge. I continue eating Whole30-compliant through illness, but I have years of experience and lots of food ideas that work for me. I am not sure how hard I would fight to remain on plan if I got sick during my first Whole30. The main thing is to be gentle with yourself and keep some calories coming in.

[megs719]

this is actually my 3rd Whole30 (not that I feel like an expert) but I have never been sick on the Whole30 before.

[Suzy]

I was just ill for the first time on a W30 last week, during week one for me. I stayed on track no matter what, knowing that my body required that to heal my gut and my cold. I trusted that my body knew what to heal in which order and that it would all even out. I think broth and stuff like applesauce really helped me. Of course, my cold was mild. I'm to the point now, however, that I can't think of "normal" sick foods like saltines and ginger ale as harmless foods.

[Kim Christensen]

This is my first Whole30 and I got the stomach bug my kids got. I put on a crockpot of chicken bones, a pan of homemade applesauce, and baked sweet potatoes. Yes there were a couple of meals outside the meal template, but everything I ate was plan compliant. Whenever I felt up to it I had scrambled eggs. I couldn't stomach veggies. Shudder. But I swear the sweet potatoes were like a refeed after being up all night sick. As soon as I could stomach it I added veggies back in and hopped back on track. It felt amazing to feel in control even when sick. I got better faster than EVER and the recovery time after was great. I felt back to normal faster than I ever have.

[kshacklett]

There was just an article on buzzfeed on homemade cold and flu remedies. Here are some of the whole30 compliant ones (omit honey/stevia if called for)

Raw Apple Cider Vinegar Elixer

Sage Tea - add hot water to 2tbsp fresh or 1 tbsp dried sage, squeeze lemon

Moxie's Cure-All

Sriracha Cold Remedy - mix (compliant) Sriracha (or hot sauce), lemon, ginger, and hot water

Tumeric Milk with Ginger and Cardamom - use coconut milk

Ginger Tea - steep fresh ginger slices in hot water

I'd also be curious to try freezing some of these into popsicles for sore throats, as well!

[LibLady]

I got some bug about week 3. I stuck with compliant foods, but did mini meals since I didn't feel like eating. For instance, instead of two eggs, I would have one with fewer veggies, whichever ones I felt like I could handle. I got through it and the energy came back.