Garlic Basil Spaghetti Squash

With the super-bugs going around and infecting people with flu/cold and coughs that linger for weeks, we thought it was high-time to bring in some garlic. Other than the folklore surrounding its ability to keep vampires at bay, did you know that garlic has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-parasitic properties? This vegetable from the lily family has a well-deserved space on our plates this season.

Ingredients

1 medium spaghetti squash
25oz jar of tomato sauce
1 bulb garlic, peeled and minced
6oz white button mushrooms, sliced
5oz shredded green cabbage
1oz fresh basil, chopped
1/2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Carefully cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and place cut side down on baking sheet into pre-heated oven (400 degrees) and cook for 45-50 minutes.

Prep all other ingredients with knife and cutting board. Put garlic and mushrooms in large pan over low-medium heat for about 5 minutes, then add cabbage, tomato sauce, and fresh basil and simmer until done.

After spaghetti squash has cooled a bit, use oven mitt to hold while scraping out ‘spaghetti’ with a fork. Top with tomato sauce mixture and enjoy!

Exercise to Fight the Flu

Exercise can improve and maintain overall health, act as a  therapy for stress relief, and act as a method to sculpt your body. It can also improve immune function and to fight off the common cold and flu typically caught during this time of the year. Here’s what you need to know about exercise and the immune system:

• Flushes out bacteria from the lungs decreasing the chances for you to catch the cold, flu, or other airborne illnesses
• Helps to excrete free radicals and carcinogens through increasing the output of waste through urine, sweat, and potentially helping bowel movements
• Circulates the bodies defense cells (antibodies and white blood cells) at a faster rate throughout the body
• Help increase the rate of hormones to signal cells of foreign pathogens and viruses
• Decreases stress and stress related hormones that may increase the chances of getting sick
• The rise in body temperature prevents bacterial growth and allows the body to fight infections efficiently