5 flu-fighting foods

5 flu-fighting foods

Don’t underestimate the power of food to help keep you healthy—researchers are finding more and more edible solutions to everyday ailments. Read on for five common foods that will help you fend off the flu this season

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3. Spices

Spices such as turmeric, cloves and cinnamon are packed with antioxidants, which help improve the function of the immune system.

Rade suggests consuming a teaspoon of spices every day to help ward off the flu. Try mixing some cinnamon into your morning oatmeal or sprinkling extra nutmeg over a bowl of applesauce.

If you’re already feeling ill, traditional Indian medicine (called Ayurveda) recommends using spices to help sweat out a fever: Sip a tea from a mixture of boiling water, 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) each of cinnamon and coriander and 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) of powdered ginger to help bring your temperature down.