It's That Time Again...

"A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book"

-Irish Proverb

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In breaks the cold, and out busts the tissues! It's cold and flu season and those sore throats and runny noses are the last things we want to deal with! While filling your body with orange juice might be helpful, vitamin C is not the only go-to item for this less-than-fun sickness.

First, prevent colds by getting plenty of rest, drinking lots of fluids, and staying active. But what can be done once this cold hits?

Chicken soup. Mm mm good! Yup, I figured this was to be expected. Mom wasn't far off the mark by grabbing that can of Cambell's soup when you were sprawled out on the couch! It helps control the spread and production of inflammation and congestion.

Vegetarian Chili. Think of how amazing a warm bowl of chili sounds on a cold, winter day! Choosing a spicy chili with onions, garlic, kidney beans and tomato paste will warm up that chilled body, bring relief to sinuses, and provide B vitamins.

Clementines. OK, Vitamin C is controversial in the health world right now. For so long, oranges were promoted as fighting colds, but this is being disputed. Research still shows that it might not prevent colds but it does help decrease the duration and intensity. So don't be scared to stock up on these sweet treats!

Roast beef sandwich. Surprised? What does this have to do with a COLD?! Well, both roast beef and whole wheat bread are high in zinc which can help the functioning of the immune system and stops the growth of microorganisms in the body.

Tuna salad. Here is my chance to be honest-I actually had to reduce the amount of tuna I eat because of the high level of mercury! I love this stuff!! That aside, what does it do for your sickness? Easy, it provides glutamine which helps step up your immune system and increases its efficiency.

Ginger tea. Ginger has been proven to relieve congestion and the warm tea provides a soothing effect to your body. Add a little honey for some sweetness and you are set!


And of course our tasty Thanksgiving recipe :)
Cashew Gravy (courtesy of TheCravingsCoach):


BLEND THE FOLLOWING-
-1 cup raw cashews
-1 can mushrooms
-1 small onion
-1 clove garlic
-2 cups water
ADD TO BLENDER-
-1 cup water
-2 tablespoons chicken seasoning
-2 tablespoons soy sauce


Remove from blender and pour into skillet. Bring to simmer and add 1/2 cup water and 3 tablespoons whole-wheat flour.


Enjoy and stay well
Megan