Middle Ear Infection/Flu Diet Help

[Amiricanmade]

Hey Guys,

I had a flu last week and i rushed into working out and i worked my Flu into a middle ear infection. The Dr told me to stay away from the gym for 10 days while i take my antibiotics. My Q is, what should i do as far as my diet goes? I lost 5lbs when i had a flu because i couldn't workout for 5 days (arms shrunk so did shoulders and back). My Q is, what should i do as far as my diet? Should i eat super clean or should i keep the calories up? I wanna know what would help me get back to my size when i get back in the gym.

Thanks

[nemesisman]

Hey Guys,

I had a flu last week and i rushed into working out and i worked my Flu into a middle ear infection. The Dr told me to stay away from the gym for 10 days while i take my antibiotics. My Q is, what should i do as far as my diet goes? I lost 5lbs when i had a flu because i couldn't workout for 5 days (arms shrunk so did shoulders and back). My Q is, what should i do as far as my diet? Should i eat super clean or should i keep the calories up? I wanna know what would help me get back to my size when i get back in the gym.

Thanks

protein bro. throw in some carbs as well. remember your body needs nutrients to fight the infection so eating "super" clean might not be the best way to go but dont go out and buy fried chicken either. chicken soup, stuff like that would be good

[braindx]

Eat regular and clean.

You need the kcals to fuel your immune system.

Also, take at least 10,000 IU of vitamin D per day.

See this for more details on why.... very strong upregulation of immune system anti-microbials (cathliciden/defensins) with vitamin D:
http://www.eatmoveimprove.com/2009/1...-at-vitamin-d/

[Amiricanmade]

Thanks guys, i've lost a good 6lbs in the past week sitting at home but i can't do much about it. Just gotta rest this one out.