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Palatable Prescriptions
Thursday, April 24, 2008
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Since I woke up this morning with the dreaded scratchy throat, I thought it would be a great time to write about the hated and time-stealing common cold. Throughout the years, there have been some silly remedies to prevent and get rid of the common cold;however, the truth is you just have to let it run its course while making sure that you are giving the body what it needs to remain healthy. The best way to do this is not with overdosing on over-the-counter medications, but simply by eating foods that will make the body feel better. Here are some known food remedies:
Chicken Soup - Hot liquid clears mucus, which in turn helps to clear the body of the virus. Make sure to choose soup that is full of vegetables as these contain much needed vitamins and antioxidants.
Vitamin C – Although it has not been proven to prevent the common cold, it does help to slow its progression. I suggest that you go for the fruit and vegetable sources rather than juice or pill form since there are other vitamins and fiber in whole food choices.
Garlic – Raw garlic fights infections and boosts the body's immunity; try crushing a few cloves into some hot soup.
So, how about your family? What food-based cold care strategies have been passed down from generation to generation?
Navalee MS, RD
Nutrition Support
"The greatest wealth is health" - Virgil
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