Did you know that certain foods can boost your immune system, work as a remedy for sore throat and congestion, and even shorten the duration and reduce the severity of the common cold?
While medications certainly help, you can support the healing process by eating certain foods.
Foods like garlic have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, while citrus fruits have high amounts of vitamin C to help you feel less miserable and get better faster.
Next time you’re beginning to feel under the weather, remember these eight foods to eat when you’re sick.
1. Chicken or Other Broth-Based Soup
Broth-based soups are great for when you’re feeling under the weather. Chicken soup has been touted as the best food to eat for colds and flu since the 12th century, and research backs this claim up.
Chicken soup has soothing, anti-inflammatory properties due to cysteine, which is an amino acid found in chicken that is thought to thin mucous in the lungs.
The steam from chicken soup also helps moisten nasal passages and reduces inflammation in the throat. Research has also shown that chicken soup and the thick vegetables and broth that go into it inhibit neutrophil migration in patients with upper respiratory infections.
2. Fermented Food
According to research published in the British Journal of Nutrition, fermented foods like kimchi and sauerkraut contain probiotics that can help prevent colds and even shorten their duration.
Fermented foods can help you feel better when you’re sick because they contain live “healthy” bacteria that support your gut biome. More and more studies are suggesting that a healthy gut biome aids digestion and supports a strong immune system.
Other fermented foods include cultured plain yogurt, fermented soy, pickled vegetables, kombucha, and miso.
3. Hot Tea
Hot tea is a great way to stay hydrated when you’re sick, and the steam can also clear your sinuses and soothe a sore throat. Some teas have antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, which can also help support your immune system.
According to the Journal of Complementary Medicine, there is evidence that drinking Echinacea tea can boost your immune system and shorten the duration of the common cold – and a squeeze of lemon and spoon of honey in your tea can help ease other symptoms, too.
4. Garlic
Garlic has antibacterial, antiviral, anti-fungal, and immune-boosting properties – it is a powerhouse when it comes to fighting colds and flu.
You can add freshly-pressed garlic cloves to soups and stews or you can try a garlic-infused tea. To make garlic tea, chop three cloves of garlic and infuse them in hot water – try adding honey and fresh lemon juice to disguise the pungent garlic flavor.
5. Raw Honey
Like garlic, honey is another powerhouse for fighting colds and flu. 100% pure, raw honey contains an array of antioxidants to fight inflammation of the nasal passages and throat. Honey also has antibacterial and antifungal properties because it naturally contains hydrogen peroxide. Manuka honey kills germs and reduces the duration of infections.
Raw honey also boosts the immune system, helps treat digestive issues, and has also been shown to work as well as dextromethorphan (found in cough suppressant cough medicine) as a natural cough suppressant.
6. Citrus Fruits
Citrus fruits are high in vitamin C, which – according to studies – may reduce the length and severity of the common cold. Citrus fruit such as oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruit also contain flavonoids, which reduce inflammation and give your immune system a boost.
Eating foods that contain high amounts of vitamin C is always a good idea, however, be cautious if you are feeling nauseous or if you have a sore throat because the amount of acid in these foods can irritate your throat and stomach lining.
7. Popsicles and Sorbet
Although it may seem counterproductive to eat something as cold as popsicles or sorbet when you’re feeling ill, they are a great way to stay hydrated. The cold temperature soothes a sore throat by reducing inflammation, and staying hydrated when you are sick helps your body thin out mucous and reduce congestion.
The healthiest popsicles and sorbets to eat when you’re sick are made from 100% pure fruit, and choosing orange and other citrus fruit flavors will give you an extra dose of vitamin C and flavonoids, too.
8. Bananas
Bananas are mild in flavor and bland enough to eat even when you’re feeling nauseous. Bananas contain essential nutrients like potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, manganese, soluble fiber, and several antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties. Bananas are also great for gastrointestinal illnesses like norovirus.
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This week’s Book Club choice is Behind the Bid, Li-En Chong’s hilarious #OwnVoices debut – that reveals the secretive, elite world of high-end auctions, where class identity determines the rules.
Based on Chong’s eight years of experiences at Hong Kong-based international auction houses, Behind the Bid spins a laugh-out-loud, witty tale of what it takes to get to the top when you are weighed down with baggage that isn’t bespoke exotic leather. “Each incident and character in Behind the Bid holds a kernel of truth,” Chong explains, “Sometimes downplayed to seem more believable!”
A must-read for fans of Crazy Rich Asians and The Devil Wears Prada, luxury, ambition, and snark shine in this witty examination of wealth and excess. “Ambition requires a degree of ruthlessness and in women, it is too often criticized as aggressiveness,” Chong says, “I also wanted to address the stereotype of the docile Asian woman in a light-hearted way.”
Let’s all get together and read this book and then we can ask the author to speak to us via Zoom to answer our questions or to tell us some funny anecdotes like the time she cracked an exquisite sapphire ring. Click HERE to purchase the kindle or book or for more information!!!
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The pandemic has highlighted areas of our lives that we once turned a blind eye to. Spending more time with the people we care about and doing the things we enjoy; just can’t be beaten.
There are some people out there who are also reconsidering the areas they live in. With millions of people fleeing the cities throughout the various city and state shutdowns, there is no doubt others wanting to make this move in the post-pandemic world.
Read on to discover what you need to know when doing just that.
Decide On a Location
Establish where you want to move to. The United States boasts thousands of cities. Alongside that, you will find a plethora of countryside locations. Research areas and places that you have ventured to against those you wish to.
Narrow down the options you have. Compare them against one another while conducting your research.
Find the Right Property for You
Explore the housing opportunities in these areas. Do you want a house that has been renovated or to move into one to work on yourself? Ensure you are getting the most for your money. Maximize your real estate venture by consulting Indiana mortgage lenders like The Home Loan Expert.
Make sure the amenities in the property and the local area suffice and meet any needs or demands you have. View any properties you have your eye on, whether in person or through video call. Imagine yourself and your belongings in the property.
Complete Documents and Registrations
Compile the relevant and appropriate paperwork you need for relocating. Consult with local authorities to distinguish the jurisdictions you will be governed by. Register your vehicle with the state governing bodies you will be under.
Research the state and national laws and how they differ in your new home; each state has its own variation of rules and regulations. Update your details with the relevant bodies. Leave no stone unturned before relocating to your new home.
Transfer Details Across
Enroll your children with any local educational institutions. Minimize any disruption to their teaching should you move partway through the academic year.
Register any pets with a veterinarian. Do not forget to register yourself and any family members with a general practitioner and doctor’s office. Update your details with any health insurance providers that you may have. Ensure you can access any treatments or medication without disruption.
Integrate into Your Community
Country communities tend to be tight-knit. You will get to know your neighbors well. Encourage your children to engage with any children in the area. Network with other people in your area.
Socialize with them and delve into the local culture. Build a support network as soon as possible to make the transition from bustling city life to a quiet, idyllic township a bit easier. Join social groups and clubs to meet like-minded individuals. Put yourself out there rather than alienating yourself. Your new friends await you!
Order up! The newest episode of Broadway Profiles features Waitress creator and incoming star Sara Bareilles. “The Broadway community is the heartbeat of New York City,” she said of the reopening. “I’m not the first to say it. I am echoing sentiments of people all over the world who feel like the pulse of this city is born in and out of this 10-block radius.”
We are lucky enough to have a block of orchestra tickets to see Sarah in Waitress on September 15 for the 2:00 pm matinee for $150. After many requests, we added a few matinees to our montly broadway scheudle. All of our readers who attend our group shows need to show proof of vaccine and a mask MUST be worn during the entire show. EMAIL me to save your spot!
Bareilles spoke about the decision to bring the musical to the Barrymore Theatre beginning on September 2. “When we talked about bringing Waitress back, the idea of being a part of the first night of shows back on Broadway—it gave me goosebumps, this opportunity to stand on stage and to feel the return, especially for my castmates and musicians and crew members and house staff and people who have been waiting to get the green light to go back to work,” she said. “We’re thrilled to say that the diner will get one more run on Broadway.” Oh and don’t forget we get to taste the pie too!!!!
