's motd Wednesday February 2, 2011

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COUGH, COUGH!

Wednesday, 02 February 2011

Winter here in Los Angeles has

been a little crazy for us this year. I mean, one day

it's sunny and warm but the next day might bring rain

and a temperature that drops to 42 degrees. Hey, I

know that's nothing to many of you, (especially

today), but for us, used to sunny Southern California

weather, 42 degrees is...cold!

And every time the weather

changes, I seem to end up getting a little congested.

I woke up the other morning feeling just terrible. So

I said to myself, ", you should make

yourself a little something to eat. That'll help

you feel better."

So, I may myself some oatmeal, tried eating it

but...it didn't do the trick. Not even able to finish

the oatmeal, I tried a slice of whole wheat toast and

some apple slices and, nope, it wasn't the answer

either. Finally, I scrambled myself some egg whites

and, wouldn't you know it? I couldn't get them down.

I don't know about you but when I

don't feel so good, my food doesn't taste so good to

me either. And if my food doesn't taste good to me,

you know I'm not going to eat it. This is what

happens to many of us when we get sick,...our

taste buds get sick, right along with the rest

of our bodies. And what a way to lose weight...LOL!

Just kidding. You really shouldn't force food down

your throat when you're feeling under the weather,

like I was feeling the other day.

Yesterday, I boiled a whole chicken and after it was

done, I let it cool then de-boned it. After I removed

all the chicken from the bone, I added it back to the

broth and ate from it all day long. For me, there's

just something miraculous about a bowl of chicken

soup. It really does make me feel better.

And if you're not feeling so well today, I suggest you

get yourself a chicken, put it into a pot of water and

do like I did. Once the chicken is done, de-bone it

and place the chicken meat back into the tasty broth

you got from boiling it.

You can make your soup even more nutritious and tasty

by adding some fresh vegetables. Cut up some carrots,

celery, onions and add them all to your soup. You

can also cut up some fresh parsley and parsnips to

give your soup even more flavor. Be creative as you

make this chicken soup your own. I'm telling you,

there's nothing more satisfying than a fresh, hot bowl

of chicken soup, the real...comfort food.

And don't forget to drink your water. See, when

you're feeling under the weather because of a cold or

flu, it's extra important to keep yourself properly

hydrated. Those liquids help flush your body's system

and help flush that cold or flu out of you, too!

Hmmm, maybe I'll just launch my

own brand, 's Healthy Healing Soups!

They'll be available in supermarkets all over the

country.

And speaking of healing, I'm on

the mend today, thanks to that wonderful pot of

chicken soup I made for myself. And if you're not

feeling so well today, it may be time to put a chicken

in the pot for yourself. Make a comforting pot of

chicken and vegetables soup that's gonna taste so good

and help you get better, too!

Love,