When You're Under the Weather
From Sonoma Diet: 
A cold or the flu can not only derail your plans for the week but also wreak havoc on your weight loss plan. And while the old "feed a fever" adage might not carry much scientific weight, eating well while you're sick is important for maintaining your energy level and speeding your recovery. If your cupboards are already filled with Sonoma-friendly foods, this won't be as much of a challenge as you might think. Here are a few sick-day suggestions:
Mild foods: If you can't bear too much spice while you're not feeling well, tone down the herbs and other seasonings in the recipes. For example, our Chicken Soup With Lime recipe can be made without the chili powder, cilantro, and red pepper, leaving you with a soothing and still healthful dish.
Liquids: Water and tea should be your first choices — they help you stay hydrated if you're losing fluids because of a fever, a runny nose, vomiting, or a cough. Fruit juices shouldn't be your go-to beverage unless your doctor instructs otherwise. Many are loaded with sugar and add lots of empty calories to your day.
Yogurt: The plain, fat-free variety goes down easy when you're having trouble eating solids. You might want to avoid it, however, if you're fighting a cold. Dairy may increase mucus production.
Grains: Even though grains won't help your cough or fever, a bowl of steaming rice or hot oatmeal can be just the thing when you're feeling weak. Be sure to prepare them as simply as possible. And don't forget: If all you feel like eating is one of the two sick-day staples -- dry toast and crackers — stay within The Sonoma Diet's guidelines by choosing whole wheat
Sonoma Diet Presents Dr. Guttersen's Tip of the Day
A Strategy for Prevention
Did you know that eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables helps boost the immune system, leaving you less likely to catch a cold? Keep colds and the flu at bay by getting your daily dose of greens, reds, and yellows. You'll be doing your immune system a favor, and the rest of your body will benefit, too.
