Mushrooms
Mushrooms are sources of beta-glucan which can support your immune system. Consider adding mushrooms to chicken broth or soup, another cold and flu staple.
Chicken Noodle Soup
One fact that you can find comfort in is the effectiveness of food, including the long-time home remedy chicken soup. A well-known study done at the Nebraska Medical Center researched whether chicken soup works as a remedy to fight illness and help relieve symptoms. The study found that chicken soup contains a number of substances with healing effects—and the researchers concluded that chicken soup actually does work.
Dark Chocolate
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It’s more than just a dessert. Cocoa can help support t-helper cells, which in turn help your immune system fight off infection from colds and flu. So keep a dark chocolate bar handy, just in case!
Lemon
Lemons can help soothe your throat and detoxify your body. Plus, they’re a great source of vitamin C.
Honey
Many consider honey to be one of nature’s best superfoods. It has been proven to help stop the growth of bacteria in a laboratory setting. Honey may also help suppress your cough, should one be present. Consider adding it to warm water or a lightly brewed tea, also reported to help with cold and flu symptoms.
