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Sniffling, sneezing, coughing, hacking, the sounds of cold and flu season are upon us.  If you are one of those people that start chugging O.J. as soon as you hear these familiar sounds, then you are already ahead of the cold and flu fighting game.  While vitamin C cannot prevent a cold, it can shorten the length of time you battle a cold or lessen the severity of your cold.

While people typically turn to oranges and their juice to get their daily dose of vitamin C, the 69.7 mg of vitamin C in a medium size orange is less than many other common fruits and veggies. If you are looking for an alternative to get your daily dose of vitamin C and help curb the symptoms of the cold and flu season, check out these other options. 

Chili peppers : Just a half cup of chopped chili peppers or diced chili peppers have 107.8 mg of vitamin C. Plus capsaicin, the compound that makes chili peppers hot can also help to relieve joint and muscle pain.

Red bell peppers : At 190 mg, a cup of chopped red peppers contains nearly three times more vitamin C than an orange.  They are also a great source of vitamin A, promoting healthy eyes.

Green bell peppers : Even though it isn't as power packed as its red sister, a cup of chopped green peppers contains 120 mg of vitamin C. It's also a great source of fiber.

Kale : A one cup serving of kale provides 80.4 mg of vitamin C, along with twice your recommended daily allowance of vitamin A and seven times the recommended amount of vitamin K.  Kale also provides numerous minerals and fatty acids.

Broccoli : In just one serving, broccoli provides 132 mg of vitamin C, filling fiber and only 30 calories.  Studies have shown that broccoli also has cancer-preventing properties.

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The winter months are some of the harshest months on your delicate skin.  But you can follow these tips to help protect your skin from the harshness of winter and your body will thank you for it.

Don't forget the sunscreen. Just because the temperature drops doesn't mean the ultraviolet rays have gone away.  While the UVB rays are weaker, you shouldn't skimp on the sunscreen during the winter months.  Dermatologists suggest using a cream or moisturizer with an SPF of 30 year-round. 

Turn down the thermostat , just a few degrees.  Surprisingly people who spend most of their time outdoors aren't the ones with dry, peeling skin.  It is just the opposite.  Those people who spend their time indoors with indoor heat constantly are those who experience parched skin the most.  If you can, turn down the thermostat a few degrees and use a humidifier to put some moisture in the air.  This combination will help to replace some moisture in your skin and will alleviate parched skin.

Skip the long, hot baths.  While a good long soak in a hot bath sounds like just what the doctor ordered after a day out in the elements, that hot bath is a big no-no when it comes to protecting your skin in the cold.  Taking a bath that is warmer than your body temperature opens your pores and releases the moisture that your body desperately needs during the winter.  If you would like a bath over a shower, limit your time in the tub to about five minutes and be sure to use a creamy oil wash to give your skin that moisture back that it may lose.

Exfoliate those rough feet.  While the logical cure for dry feet is to moisturize them, dermatologists suggest that exfoliating your feet should be the cure instead.  A moisturizer cannot work if you continue to put it on dead skin.  Once you get rid of those rough spots on your feet, then the moisturizer you use will take to your feet so much better.  Try a crystal buffer while your feet are damp or a stainless-steel file while your feet are dry for the best results.

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Sure, we have all heard the common wives tales about the common cold, feed a cold and starve a fever, and so on and so forth.  But what tales are indeed true and which ones are myths?  Here we touch on a few of those true tales and debunk some others.

Chicken Soup:  So grandma always said that chicken soup is good to fight the common cold and she was half right, chicken soup has been shown to relieve inflammation.

Wet hair: Going outside with wet hair will not cause the common cold, but that doesn't mean that you should do it either.

Feed a cold, starve a fever:  This is the one that you often hear people recite when they are sick.  But being sick often kills your appetite and force feeding certainly won't help things.  What you should do instead is remain hydrated and get enough calories.

Wearing a coat: Common colds and the flu are caused by viruses not by temperature. And while they do circulate more during the winter months, you are more likely to pick up a cold or the flu inside more so than outside so wearing a coat or not wearing a coat does not indicate whether you will catch a cold.  Studies show that you can prevent some colds by getting physical exercise outdoors during the winter months.

Vicks Vapor Rub on Your Feet:  A widely spread email last year stated that you should put Vicks Vapor Rub on your kids' feet and put socks on them to get rid of a nagging cough.  This myth was debunked, and experts suggest that you should stick to using the vapor rub on your kid's chest and throat instead.

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Even though the holidays are in full swing it's not too late to change your “holiday habits” that seem to be wreaking havoc on your body.  If you want to avoid packing on the extra pounds as the holiday season rolls on, then take heed to these habit breakers.

  • Stop surrounding yourself with sweets : If you are keeping Halloween candy out on the table or Christmas cookies on your desk, then you will easily lose track of just how many calories your sweets are taking up each day, Before you know it you will start looking like the jolly old elf himself!
  • Stop avoiding the scale - Just because it is the holiday season doesn't mean you should avoid the gym and give up on your weight loss goals entirely.  Stay on track and keep your scale out in the open to serve as a constant reminder of weight loss.
  • Stop avoiding the gym : This goes hand in hand with avoiding the scale (especially if you use the one at the gym!) Sure, everyone is busy around the holidays but giving up on your exercise regimen now will only make things worse when you try to start back up again, just remember how you feel after “doing legs” for the first time! Stay at it and keep exercising. You and your waistline will thank us later.
  •  Stop the stress : Yes, it may be easier said than done, but from shopping to relatives, the holidays can serve up their fair share of stress.  Exercising is a great way to deal with stress. Plus, stress can cause illness as well.  To make sure your immune system can handle the regular holiday stresses be sure to increase your intake of vitamin C and drink lots of water.
  • Stop avoiding sleep : Between busy schedules and stress, many people become sleep deprived over the holidays.  Missing out on quality sleep is linked to increased risk of infection, inflammation in the body, and low energy levels.  So, get your 8 hours (or more) every night, or as often as you can!

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  • Turkey is very low in fat and high in protein.
  • It is also a good source of iron, zinc, phosphorus, potassium and B vitamins.
  • The fat and calorie amounts vary although because white meat has fewer calories and less fat than dark meat and skin.

Recipe: Turkey Chili

2 cups chopped onion

4 garlic cloves, chopped fine

1 cup chopped green pepper

¼ cup olive oil

2 (35 oz.) cans stewed tomatoes, crushed

2 (15 oz.) cans kidney beans, drained

2 tablespoons tomato paste

¾ cup chicken or turkey stock

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon dried hot red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon salt, plus more if desired to taste

½ teaspoon black pepper

3 to 4 cups shredded, cooked turkey meat

Sugar

In a large, 8-quart thick bottom pot, cook the onion and green pepper over medium heat, stirring until golden, about 5 minutes.  Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring, for a minute or two more.  Add a bit more olive oil if needed.  Add tomatoes, tomato paste, stock, beans, oregano, salt, pepper and cooked turkey meat.  Bring mixture to a simmer and reduce heat to low.  Simmer, uncovered for an hour.Salt to taste.  Add 1 to 3 tablespoons of sugar to cut the acidity of the tomatoes, if desired. Serve alone, over rice or with corn bread.

Recipe: Creamed Turkey

3 tablespoons butter

¾ cup sliced mushrooms

3 tablespoons flour

1 ½ cups milk

½ cup hot chicken broth

1 small jar diced pimento, drained

4 cups diced cooked turkey

Salt and pepper, to taste

Melt butter over medium-low heat. Sauté mushrooms until golden and tender. Add flour; stir until smooth. Slowly pour on milk and broth, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Add pimiento, turkey, salt and pepper. Cook until heated through, but do not boil. Serve with rice or toast.