Recipes to Help Your Health

We’re getting closer to the cold and flu season, and this year it’s a HOT topic for many of us with COVID-19 lurking. But fear not, there are things that you can do, right now, from the comfort of your home.

The following are different at-home Immune Optimizing recipes that you can make to help your body navigate this season of cold, flu, and virus.

SINUS & NASAL IRRIGATION


Ingredients: 8 oz squeeze bottle, 1 tsp sea salt, water

Preparation: Warm the water and salt (ensure it’s not too warm or this may cause nasal irritation) Setting: Bend over your sink and look straight down at the sink basin while turning your head to a 45-degree angle. Tip the squeeze bottle into your nostril until the liquid runs through your sinuses and leaves the other nostril. (Search Neti Pot Instructions online for clearer instructions).

CAYENNE, HONEY & LEMON TEA

Ingredients: 1 whole lemon, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tbsp honey, 3 ½ cups water

Preparation: Boil the above ingredients together for upwards of 10 minutes and strain when finished

Setting/Frequency: Drink this tea three times per day.

DANDELION SMOOTHIE

Ingredients: 1 head of cabbage, 2 cucumbers, 2 oranges, and 1 cup of dandelion greens.

Preparation: Juice the above ingredients and pour into a glass

Setting/Frequency: Drink 3 glasses daily

ANTIOXIDANT-RICH NUT MIX

Ingredients: Pine nuts, goji Berries, blueberries (dried), and Brazil nuts

Preparation: Mix together each ingredient to taste preference

Setting/Frequency: Eat once daily as a snack, keep the recommended calorie count in mind with consumption of this mixture. Keep in mind that there are various ways you can take care of your body in order to bolster your immune health the best chance at fighting illnesses and functioning properly. These include avoiding smoking and taking drugs (that aren’t prescribed by a doctor), which are known for depleting the body’s qi and weakens it. Additionally, keep your emotions in check, negative emotions, stress, and anxiety can suppress immune function. Do your best to remain optimistic and keep a positive attitude with everything going on in the world around us. Start with the basics – exercise, eat right, sleep, and stay hydrated to maintain your body’s balance.