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Immunity-Boosting Foods To Help Fight Off Coughs And Colds

Immunity-Boosting Foods To Ward Off Coughs And Colds
Natasha Hinde
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If you want to steer clear of coughs and colds this season, then listen up.

FOX59 spoke to two experts about how to boost your immune system in time for winter. Here's what they found out...

  • Chicken broth is good for warding off coughs and colds because it heals the lining of the gut, which plays a "huge role" in immune function. Broth also contains minerals and amino acids that are easy to absorb and help reduce inflammation.
  • Fermented foods are also meant to be great for boosting the immune system. These refer to anything with live bacteria in like prebiotic yoghurt, kimchi and kombucha tea.
  • Additionally, unpasteurised honey is supposed to be great as it contains vitamin B, zinc and plenty of antioxidants.
  • Lemon, ginger, cinnamon and honey combined make a kick-ass hot drink for fighting cold and flu.
  • Finally, the health experts advise people to get the latest flu jab, wash their hands regularly and get plenty of sleep.

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Home Remedies For Cold Or Flu
Apple Cider Vinegar Brew(01 of17)
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The beneficial ingredient: Apple cider vinegar, which can help boost the immune system.Find the recipe at Pop Sugar.
Flu Season Ginger Honey Lemon Tonic(02 of17)
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The beneficial ingredient: Ginger, which can help with nausea, as well as promote sweating, which, according to WH Foods, can help fight infection.Learn how to make this at The Kitchn.
Bourbon Cough Syrup For Grownups(03 of17)
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The beneficial ingredient: Lemon, which is chock full of vitamin C, is often found in home remedies.Learn how to make this at The Kitchn.
Cold And Flu Replenishment Drink(04 of17)
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The beneficial ingredient: Raw honey, which has been reported to have anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties. (But remember, never give any honey to kids under one year.)Get the recipe at The Simple Moms.
Coconut And Orange Smoothie(05 of17)
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The beneficial ingredient: There's a ton in this drink, which includes chia seeds to keep up your energy and oranges (of course) for vitamin C.Get the recipe at Simple Sue.
Cold And Flu Zapper(06 of17)
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The beneficial ingredient: Turmeric, which can help boost the immune system, as well as garlic (which has antibacterial properties).Learn how to make this at Life Made Full.
Homemade Electrolyte Drink(07 of17)
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The beneficial ingredient: Salt (yes, salt!). Because of all the electrolytes you can lose while sick (i.e. vomiting), putting salt in the drink can help replace them.Get the recipe at MNN.
Fire Cider Cold and Flu Remedy(08 of17)
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The beneficial ingredient: It's all meant to be good for you, but the horseradish can apparently help increase blood flow to the parts of your body infected by cold or flu.Learn how to make this at MommyPotamus.
The Flu Buster Juice(09 of17)
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The beneficial ingredient: Immune booster cayenne pepper contains capsaicin, which is also anti-bacterial.Learn how to make this at For The Love Of Food.
Flu-Fighting Tea(10 of17)
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The beneficial ingredient: Echinacea, an herb used for many inflammatory illnesses and diseases.Learn how to make this at Thank Your Body.
All-Natural Cold and Flu Remedy(11 of17)
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The beneficial ingredients: Lemon, ginger and honey.Learn how to make this at Simple Green Smoothies.
Green Monster Smoothie(12 of17)
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The beneficial ingredients: Kale and spinach both have plenty of antioxidants to help your body heal.Learn how to make this at Blendtec.
Homemade Electrolyte Drink(13 of17)
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Beneficial ingredients: You see 'em all right there, don't you?Learn how to make this at Don't Mess With Mama.
Honey + Cinnamon 'Serum'(14 of17)
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The beneficial ingredient: Cinnamon, which has antifungal properties, and can be particularly potent when mixed with honey.Learn how to make this at Health Extremist.
The Not Toddy(15 of17)
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The beneficial ingredients: Lemon, cinnamon and honey.Learn how to make this at Inspiration for Moms.
Turmeric Milk(16 of17)
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The beneficial ingredients: Turmeric and ginger.Learn how to make this at Fresh Bites Daily.
Vitamin C Booster Smoothie(17 of17)
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The beneficial ingredient: Carrots, which have beta carotene to help boost infection-fighting T cells.Learn how to make this at Crunchy Creamy Sweet.

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