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Surprising cold & Flu Superpower Ingredients

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It’s Cold and Flu season. It’s impossible to quarantine ourselves to protect ourselves from these pesky viruses; however, some surprising Cold and Flu Superpower Ingredients in our kitchens help us protect our bodies and build our immune systems.

Celtic Sea Salt

Celtic Sea Salt

  • Harvested from the Atlantic seawater off the coast of Brittany, France
  • Unrefined contains no chemicals, preservatives, or additives
  • Provides electrolytes, which are especially important for fluid balance when you aren’t feeling well and thus not eating and drinking adequately

 

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar

  • Traditionally a disinfectant
  • Now found in both the condiment and health supplement aisles of the supermarket
  • Acids in ACV can improve digestion and deter the growth bacteria in the digestive tract

Grapefruit

 

Grapefruit

 

 Grapefruit

  • Rich source of Vitamin C and, when mixed with honey helps soothe sore throats and coughs
  • A diet rich in Vitamin C can help decrease the risk of contracting future colds and can shorten the duration of cold

 

Lemons and Lemon Peel

Lemons and Lemon Peel

 

Lemon Juice

  • Rich source of Vitamin C
  • Vitamin C is necessary for the growth and repair of tissue in all parts of the body
  • Fortifies the body against infection
  • Lemons are thought to have some anti-inflammatory effects as well

 

Cinnamon Sticks

Cinnamon Sticks

Cinnamon

  • Good source of fiber, iron and Calcium
  • Rich in antioxidants (1 tsp contains as many antioxidants as a full cup of pomegranate juice or a ½ cup of blueberries)
  • Acts as a natural anti-inflammatory
  • Thought to have some antimicrobial activity to fight infection

 

Maty’s Cough Syrup

  • Maty’s acts in two ways:
  • help build up defenses against attack, like the lemon, grapefruit, cinnamon, ACV
  • Replenishes/soothes: sea salt replenishes so the body can heal, and honey soothes
  • Contains no harmful side effects and is safe to use on kids 1 year
  • Can be mixed with everyday foods (tea, oatmeal)
  • Available online (www.matyshp.com) and at Kroger’s.  

 

*I received Maty’s products in order to facilitate an honest review. The opinions where expressed are my own and were in no way influenced by the sponsor. Others experiences may vary. 
About Julee: Julee Morrison is an experienced author with 35 years of expertise in parenting and recipes. She is the author of four cookbooks: The Instant Pot College Cookbook, The How-To Cookbook for Teens, The Complete Cookbook for Teens, and The Complete College Cookbook. Julee is passionate about baking, crystals, reading, and family. Her writing has appeared in The LA Times (Bon Jovi Obsession Goes Global), Disney's Family Fun Magazine (August 2010, July 2009, September 2008), and My Family Gave Up Television (page 92, Disney Family Fun August 2010). Her great ideas have been featured in Disney's Family Fun (Page 80, September 2008) and the Write for Charity book From the Heart (May 2010). Julee's work has also been published in Weight Watchers Magazine, All You Magazine (Jan. 2011, February 2011, June 2013), Scholastic Parent and Child Magazine (Oct. 2011), Red River Family Magazine (Jan. 2011), BonAppetit.com, and more. Notably, her article "My Toddler Stood on Elvis' Grave and Scaled Over Boulders to Get to a Dinosaur" made AP News, and "The Sly Way I Cured My Child's Lying Habit" was featured on PopSugar. When she's not writing, Julee enjoys spending time with her family and exploring new baking recipes.
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