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January 07.2016
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[Recipe] 2 Sinus, Cold and Flu Busting Tricks

2 Sinus, Cold and Flu Busting Tricks

No doubt many of us used cinnamon to fragrance our homes during the Holidays. And we probably added some ginger to spice up the Christmas punch.  But did you know cinnamon is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent? And ginger fights infections and boosts the immune system?

Various sources cite cinnamon, turmeric, ginger and garlic as amongst the world’s healthiest herbs. Turmeric and garlic act on mucus (phlegm), thinning it and causing it to be expelled.

Teresa, The Healthy Chef, says ...

When I was a little, my great Aunt used to make this amazing Polish chicken soup called Rosó? to help fight a cold or flu.  

It was amazing and you could instantly feel it’s healing effects with every mouthful … Don’t be scared off by the amount of garlic in the recipe – after a few minutes the flavour will infuse into the stock and give it richness and density.

It’s the key to it’s flavour and staying cold and flu free all winter.


Recipe 1: Sinus, Cold and Flu Busting “Jewish Penicillin”

Ingredients (Serves 4-6)

Sinus, Cold and Flu Busting “Jewish Penicillin”
  • 1 T extra virgin Olive Oil

  • 2 large Onions, finely chopped

  • 8-10 cloves Garlic, finely chopped

  • 4 cm Ginger, peeled & grated

  • 2 Chillies, finely chopped (optional)

  • 1 T Turmeric

  • 4 Carrots, finely chopped

  • 2 sticks Celery, finely chopped

  • 1 litre (35 fl oz) quality Chicken Stock, (or vegetable stock)

  • 1 litre Water

  • 2 Chicken breasts, cut in chunks

  • Large handful of Spinach (or Kale, finely chopped)

  • large bunch Parsley

  • Salt and Pepper to season to taste

Directions:

  1. Sweat the onions, carrots and celery in the olive oil for 5 mins (that is, cook very, very gently)

  2. Add the garlic, ginger, chillies and turmeric and stir for a minute or two.

  3. Add the chopped chicken breasts and cook for a further two minutes.

  4. Pour in the stock and water and add the kale if using, bring to a gentle simmer.

  5. Simmer for 10 minutes till the chicken and kale are cooked and the flavours have infused the stock.

  6. Add the spinach and parsley and adjust the seasoning to taste.

  7. When the spinach has wilted pour into four large bowls and sip.

  8. Alternately, pour one serving and quickly cool the rest before storing in the refrigerator – or store in individual portions and freeze.

This is my family recipe with a little input from TheHealthyChef.


Recipe 2: Soothing, Immune-Boosting Sinus, Cold and Flu Busting Drink

Ingedients (Serves 1)

Soothing, Immune-Boosting Sinus, Cold and Flu Busting Drink


  • 1 cup Water, just off the boil – too hot and you'll kill the Vit C

  • 1  heaped teaspoon Honey

  • 1/8 t Cinnamon, ground

  • 1/8 t Ginger, ground

  • 1/8 t Turmeric

  • juice of 1 Lemon


Stir well and sip.

This recipe is extremely flexible and you can adjust the ingredients to suit your taste.

You can also use a teaspoon of freshly grated ginger instead of ground.

These 2 tricks will help ease your sinus, cold and flu symptoms and boost your immune system.

Note however, if symptoms persist and especially if secondary issues develop consult your physician.

 

Source: TheHealthyChef

Photo: DrinkMeHealthy

 

 

 

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