Dear <<First Name>>,

Brr! We are definitely in the heart of cold and flu season now! This month's issue of full of info about the most common cold and flu remedies, plus an easy chicken soup recipe to help you stay warm and healthy for all of our upcoming events:

World Diabetes Day is Monday, November 14. To commemorate this important day, FitNut Consulting is partnering with Superstores across Calgary to offer free grocery tours for people with diabetes. Sign up at your local Superstore's Pharmacy department. We will be available at these times and locations:

• Superstore Shawnessy (100 15915 Macleod Tr S) @ 10 AM with Devon Guy & @ 11 AM with Lindy Kennedy
• Superstore McKenzie (100-4700 130 Ave SE) @ 1 PM with Lindy Kennedy
• Superstore Signal Hill (5858 Signal Hill Centre SW) @ 1 PM with Devon Guy
• Superstore Country Hills (5251 Country Hills Blvd NW) @ 4 PM with Devon Guy
• Superstore Sunridge (3575 20 Ave NE) @ 7 PM with Devon Guy

If you do not have diabetes, we do offer Grocery Tours as part of our regular services! Ask your FitNut Registered Dietitian for more details.

We are also going to be hosting an Interactive Monday night at Casel Marché (on the corner of 17 Ave & 24 St SW) on November 28. Join us for a free three-course meal with wine pairings and learn how to Cook with Antioxidants! Space is limited, so sign up fast! Email vincci@fitnutconsulting.com for more details.

FitNut Dietitian Vincci Tsui has been keeping busy! Check out her article on healthy, local winter foods in this month's Calgary's Child magazine (page 34).

How has FitNut helped you on your journey to health and fitness? Email your story to vincci@fitnutconsulting.com and you can be featured in an upcoming newsletter! We know lots of you have inspiring stories, so we hope to hear from you soon. (We may have some prizes up our sleeve!)

To Your Health,

Your FitNut Consulting Team

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Cold Remedies: Fact or Fiction?

Everyone has their own cold and flu remedies that they swear by – some people take lots of vitamin C at the first sign of a cold, while others have a favourite chicken soup recipe to turn to. Do these home remedies really work? We take a look at what the science says...

Chicken Soup: More than an Old Wives' Tale?

Do you remember being fed chicken soup as a child when you were sick? You may be surprised to learn that mom was right – there may be more to chicken soup than simply comfort food. We review the research on chicken soup's effect on our nasal mucous and immune system.

Recipe of the Month: Basic Chicken Soup

Many families have a classic chicken soup recipe that has been passed on for generations, but if you don't, this is a good place to start. Most recipes call for a whole chicken, which can seem a little bit wasteful. Instead, we use chicken legs, which are easy to find and also makes it easier to make smaller amounts if necessary. In our recipe, we used the basic combination of garlic, onion, celery and carrots as our vegetable base, but feel free to add your own based on the flavours you like and what you have on hand.