Foods that Heal

Published by admin on February 21st, 2008 | Tagged Diet

We just posted about controlling blood sugar with diabetes friendly recipes. Some people even claim that the right diet cures metabolic problems, and while we do not go that far, we do believe that the correct diet can help some people to live without symptoms, and it can help many more people to feel healthy.

Chicken Soup

Beyond diabetes, other food can really cure. Your grandmother was right about chicken soup of course. The hot liquid helps clear mucus and lets you breath better. But beyond that cysteine, an amino acid that’s released by cooked chicken. It’s chemically similar to a bronchitis drug, acetylcysteine, and it works with other soup ingredients to reduce inflammation. Salty broth also helps thin mucus.  

Hot Tea

Not only is the hot liquid and vapor of hot tea soothing, anti-oxidants help reduce inflammation and fight viruses.

Spicy and Pungent Foods

Garlic and onions can help your body resist infection. And of course, anybody who has eaten peppers and felt their nose run, knows that they are a powerful decongestent. Ginger can help sooth nausea.

If you are seriously ill, visit your doctor. But when the doctor sends you home with a diagnosis of a virus and a prescription of taking two aspirins, then help yourself feel better with some foods that heal!

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