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Natural Cold Care: Staying Healthy with Citrus

Season Seven, Winter 2008-2009

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Natural Cold Care: Staying Healthy with Citrus

This week we learn how to prevent colds with a healthy citrus grove salad, as well as with a few other fun food secrets. Did you know that garlic is a natural cold fighter? Or that tea with cayenne can do wonders? Learn how to naturally rev up your immune system with our home remedies.

Tasty Tip
A Clove of Garlic A Day . . .

Did you know that garlic does wonders for preventing colds? Not only does it inhibit common cold viruses and stop unwanted bacteria, but it also helps eliminate dangerous toxins from the body. If you feel a cold coming on, eat a raw clove of garlic before going to bed. Can't stand the taste? A few sprigs of parsley should help get rid of the harsh taste.

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January 22, 2009   |   0 comments
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Citrus Grove Salad

This natural cold care recipe is easy and elegant. We use ruby red grapefruit, cara cara oranges, kiwis, honey, mint, and coriander in our recipe. You can use as many heirloom citrus varieties that you wish. Because of its beautiful color combination you can serve this at a formal brunch, as well as just casually at home.

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January 22, 2009   |   2 comments
Tags: Breakfasts, Desserts, Healthy, Vegetarian, Winter
Recipe
Honey Lemon and Cayenne Tea

This tea is simple to make, and is great for the winter. Cayenne is known for it's many healing properties, but it carries quite the kick so proceed with caution (though if you're using this tea as a remedy for colds or flu try to use a little more than you think you can comfortably stand).

1 Cup boiling water
1/2 Lemon
1 Tablespoon Honey
A few sprinkles of Cayenne

This tea is a classic home cold remedy, it can also be used for fevers and other ailments. If you have a fever make sure you cover up with lots of blankets after drinking the tea, the cayenne will help sweat the fever out.
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January 22, 2009   |   2 comments
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