Twice in the last two weeks I had that sore throat, swollen glands, tired and achey feeling. I simply cannot afford to be sick over the next couple weeks with my competition coming up. With the change of seasons coming, I thought I would share some of my secrets. Theres no evidence that any of this works, but I like my regime and I'm sticking to it! I always take 2 fish oil capsules, at least 1000IU of vitamin D, and occasionally a liquid iron (I was pretty iron deficient last time I checked). When I feel a scratchy throat, I start taking oil of oregano (which can deplete iron), and extra vitamin C to boost immunity.  Unfortunatly, I have to admit that there isn't much scientific evidence that the oil of oregano or iron actually benefit the immune system, and I'm sure we get enough C from food, I still think it works for me.
One supplement I swear by is VegeGreens by Progressive. While this powder doesn't taste great, it is pretty good in a shake. It is full of phytochemicals, fatty acids, sea and land vegetables, and enzymes. http://www.progressivenutritional.com/#/women-vegegreens-ingredients 
Above is a list of ingredients. I do not believe you can get all of these nutrients from foods, and I feel like I can use all the nutrients I can get when dieting. I usually eat waaay more veggies and fruits than I am at the moment.
The most important aspect in getting well is of course sleep and rest! I drink a lot of fluids, hot and sour soup and kimchi from OJA, and lots of time in the sauna and hot shower. Keep well my friends, exercise on a regular, and keep stress levels down, the frequencies of y

our illness will go down!

Here's a recipe for a shake I have been making. Its sweet and low carb and tasty. I don't have protein powder after every workout, but lately I've been trying a shake a day, just to get my nutrients and satisfy my sweet tooth, while varying my protein intake. Ive had to cut out cottage cheese due to bloating, and cant wait to bring it back to my diet, so this is what I have turned to:
2-3 frozen or fresh strawberries
1/2 scoop vegegreens
1 scoop vanilla protein
1 tsp matcha powder
1/2-1 cup water, plus ice
2 tbsp oat bran