Skip the Drug Store, Drink These Cold and Flu Fighters Instead
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Kefir Golden Milk
Turmeric is a great anti-inflammatory, which will help with any swollen nasal passages. Pair that with kefir, a probiotic that will assist with stomach inflammation, for a healthy drink that tastes like Fall.
Ingredients:
1 cup plain lowfat kefir
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions:
Whisk together all the ingredients in a bowl. Divide between cups and serve.
Serves 2
CALORIES 120; FAT 2.5g (sat 1g); PROTEIN 6g; CARB 19g; FIBER 0g; SUGARS 17g; CHOL 5mg; SODIUM 135mg
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Ginger-ade
Kombucha, a bubbly fermented tea, is a probiotic that will ease the impact antibiotics have on the gut. Ginger adds strong flavor and anti-inflammatory properties.
Ingredients:
1 piece peeled ginger
2 cups citrus-flavored kombucha (we used Live Kombucha brand)
1 lime (use lime and zest)
2 sprigs mint
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Pulse until well combined. Strain if desired.
Serves 2
CALORIES 60; FAT 0g (sat 0g); PROTEIN 0g; CARB 14g; FIBER 0g; SUGARS 10g; CHOL 0mg; SODIUM 0mg
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Super Citrus
The first thing most people do when they get sick is buy a jug of orange juice. Make your own vitamin-C rich concoction to possibly help you get over cold symptoms faster.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup grapefruit juice
1 medium orange, peeled
1/2 cup chopped pineapple
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions:
Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until well combined. Strain the pulp through a sieve and divide the juice amongst glasses.
Serves 2
CALORIES 90; FAT 0g (sat 0g); PROTEIN 1g; CARB 23g; FIBER 4g; SUGARS 18g; CHOL 0mg; SODIUM 0mg
