- Red Bell Peppers – (If you are the type of person that starts chugging orange juice at the first signs of a cold, be aware of the sugar overload. To avoid the sugar crash, you might also want to consider this fruit. Red peppers (yes, you heard me right, bell peppers are a fruit not a vegetable). They have twice the amount of Vitamin C found in oranges, so citrus isn’t your only option.)
- Garlic – (Garlic won’t only keep those pesky vampires away but are also loaded withCalcium, potassium, and sulfuric compounds, so you can be thankful to those small white cloves for more than just awesome flavor in your foods. Several studies have shown that people who regularly eat garlic supplements have fewer colds during the harsh cold weather months.)
- Chicken Soup – (An amino acid found in chicken called Cysteine, is a secret weapon for making mucous disappear, so good old grandma’s chicken noodle soup actually does more than just bring warm memories and comfort your soul. A bowlful can actually aid in reducing a cough and getting rid of a stuffy nose.)
Turmeric – (This anti-inflammatory “wonder herb” has properties that can do you all sorts of good when you’re feeling under the weather. Turmeric and especially its most active compound curcumin have many scientifically proven health benefits, such as the potential to prevent heart disease, Alzheimer’s and cancer. It’s a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and may also help improve symptoms of depression and arthritis. It helps fight infection and lessens the damage caused by free radicals in your system.)
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