14: Man Flu Season

It's February, which means that immune system strength has dropped along with the temperature, paving the way for cold and flu season. Thankfully your favorite nutritional couple has their own health regimens to prevent sickness or, if you've already caught that bug, speed up the recovery process. In their chat, Mandy and Taco lay out what remedies of worked best for them, suggest the best ways spouses can be (or not be) there for each other when one of them is ill, and discuss several tried and true tips for preventing even getting sick in the first place. Also, check out VIP page on Facebook to find out the meal Mandy whipped up for her and Taco for Valentine's Day. EPISODE ANNOUNCEMENTS Mandy popped by Mary Purdy's Nutrition Show podcast to chat all things yoga and meditation. Give it a listen here ! You can also expect to hear Mary and her husband Keith on our show in late March. If you and yours are looking to get into meal planning and track your nutrition, be sure to grab your free Bride & Couples Starter Guide eBook on our site! Mandy and Taco are on the lookout for couples who live happily and healthily together. If you have a story of your own, email us at podcast@nutritionnuptials.com . EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS How Mandy and Taco's parents parents treated the usual illnesses in their households. The sickness tips and tricks they picked up after moving out on their own and transitioning into adulthood. What we can do to minimize spreading sickness throughout your home and, at the very least, keep it from following you out the door. Get the flu shot—even if the flu outpaces it, there's no downside to getting one. WASH THOSE HANDS. And your forearms. Really scrub. Cell phones: the handy little disease carriers we never really think about. Take advantage of Teledoc and urgent care services. What you can do for your partner when they're down and out. The Taco Preventive Regimen™. What supplements do and don't work, and how the right food can boost your system when you most need it. Explaining why chicken soup, ginger ale and some other "sick food" staples are so good at fighting a cold. The Man Flu: is it real? (it kind of is) Links referenced in show: Tray Table for Bed Folding TV Table for Bedside "Man flu" may be real CDC Says "Take 3" Actions to Fight the Flu Everyday Preventive Actions Can Help Fight Germs, Like Flu The 15 Best Foods to Eat When You're Sick Have a question, story to share, or feedback on the show? Email podcast@nutritionnuptials.com Join the Nutrition Nuptials Podcast VIP Afterparty on Facebook to keep the conversation going! Meet Your Hosts, Taco & Mandy: Mandy Enright, MS, RDN, RYT is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and fitness instructor. She is the creator of the blog, Nutrition Nuptials , where she has been helping couples learn how to merge their lifestyles together and served as the inspiration for this podcast. Mandy is dedicated to helping teach people how to fit the foods they love into their lifestyle with an "all foods fit" philosophy. She is joined every episode by her co-host and husband, Taco. Taco and Mandy are active beach bums who live at the Jersey Shore and are always exploring restaurants, breweries, wineries, and perfect sunsets. You can check out their finds on Instagram by following . Follow Mandy and the show on Instagram @nutrition_nuptials and on Facebook , Twitter , Pinterest , and YouTube @mandyenrightRD About the Show: Nutrition Nuptials is all about helping couples learn how to go from a "ME" to a "WE" when it comes to their household habits, particularly when it comes to nutrition, fitness, and overall wellbeing. The backbone of the story is the STORIES you will hear, because every couple has their trials and triumphs. Know that you're not alone! Hear Taco & Mandy discuss stories they have experienced personally in their time together. And join them for their Double Date episodes when other couples join the show to share their experiences. There's laughs and learnings for all! How You Can Support the Show: We love our listeners for taking the time to listen to us chat about couples-related matters. In order to give you the best possible show, we have a few simple ways you can support the show and help spread the word.

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14: Man Flu Season is an episode from Nutrition Nuptials by Mandy Enright.

This episode is 01:06:34 long.

This episode was published on Feb 20, 2019.

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