Getting ready to defend yourself from the flu this winter? Try these dietary flu “shots”, a mixture of immune-boosting ingredients in a shot-glass. They are packed with immune-boosting nutrients, antimicrobial properties, and pain-relieving and decongestant effects.
Red hot flu-fighting shot
- 1 crushed garlic clove
- 30 ml fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 level teaspoon finely grated or chopped fresh ginger
- 1 red chilli, finely chopped.
Combine all the ingredients in a small glass and drink it all in one go.
If you have very sore throat, you may want to try the milder version:
Soothing flu shot
- 1 crushed garlic clove
- 25 ml fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon finely grated or chopped fresh ginger.
Combine all the ingredients in a small glass and drink it all in one go.
Soothing tea
- 2 green tea bags
- 1 large lemon, sliced
- Fresh ginger root – 2 pieces of approximately 5 cm, cleaned and roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon honey.
In a teapot, combine 2 teabags with 600 ml boiling water. Add sliced lemon, chopped ginger and honey and let stand for 5 – 10 minutes. Drink 200 ml 3 times per day.
