The World Health Organization says hand-washing with soap and hot water is the best way to clean your hands. Still, when that's not an option, alcohol-based hand sanitizer and wipes are the next best thing.

Hand sanitizers should be made with at least 70% alcohol; 99% isopropyl alcohol is the highest recommendation.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup 99% isopropyl alcohol
• 1 Tablespoon hydrogen peroxide
• 1 teaspoon glycerin. Glycerin is a moisturizer found in the cosmetic section of drug stores, supermarkets, and health food stores.
• Water

Directions:

Step 1: Mix first three ingredients in a 2 cup measuring glass
Step 2: Add enough water to bring the total liquid to 1 1/3 cups. Mix thoroughly.
Step 3: Pour the sanitizer into small bottles. The mixture will not be as thick as commercial hand sanitizers.

There has been an overwhelming amount of information out there about this virus-some of it accurate, some of it not, some of it emotionally driven, some of it scientific but short-sighted.

So, let’s look at what we know:

1.It mostly spreads person-to-person through respiratory droplets (coughing/sneezing).

2.It can spread via contact with infected surfaces/objects.

3.The main symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath.

4.One can be infectious prior to having symptoms, though level of infectiousness appears to coincide with severity of symptoms.

Here’s How You Optimize

Eat a diet rich in whole foods-fruits, veggies, whole grains, lean protein, healthy fats.

Avoid sugar, alcohol, and highly processed foods.

Get adequate sleep/rest.

Exercise regularly.

Reduce stress.

Stop or decrease cigarette smoking and tobacco use. Make sure any chronic conditions are well managed.

My Top 5 Immune Tips & Tricks

1.Vitamin C: Always a go-to for immune support.

2. Zinc: Zinc keeps the immune system strong.

3.Vitamin D: Amazing for preventing disease.

4.Probiotics: Great for your immune system.

5.Echinacea: One of the most powerful natural antivirals against human viruses.

*If you need further assistance with your diet or a supplement regime to help your immune system, I am offering phone consults and immune support supplements at a 10% discount during these difficult times.

When you have a busy week ahead, food prepping can make a huge difference. It will help you to stay on track with eating a whole foods and well balanced diet.

I just prepped for the week......

7 hard boiled eggs
1# lean ground turkey meat
4 chicken thighs
1 very large salad
Cut up carrots and celery
Washed and dried blueberries
12 keto apple muffins

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons olive oil
3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons hot sauce
3 cups black eyed peas rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups corn
1 red bell pepper chopped
2 green onions sliced thinly
1 ripe avocado cut into small cubes
1/2 cup cilantro roughly chopped

As I was walking through Sprouts grocery, they were handing out samples of this new bar called "love good fats". It is a line of keto friendly bars (5 grams of net carbs) and shakes.

I tried the peanut butter chocolatey.... the taste was ok but I am not a super fan of the consistency. It felt lighter than a 3 Musketeers, so it literally can melt in your mouth. It is a great choice for keto, but for 8 grams of net carbs, I much prefer Autumns Gold grain free granola bars.