Tag: hacks

Thai Curry Chicken Soup
March 19, 2020

Thai Curry Chicken Soup

This Thai Curry Chicken Soup is of our favorite healthy and tasty pantry recipes! I didn’t think I was a huge fan of curry until I made this soup! Adapted from Damn Delicious, this is now a staple in our house! It’s especially useful as …

Dinner, Pantry Recipes, Recipes
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by emelia86
Perfect Shredded Chicken
March 18, 2020

Perfect Shredded Chicken

Perfect Shredded Chicken in the slow cooker is my hack for quick and easy suppers ready in minutes! My brain is exploding with ideas to share with all of you as we navigate this unknown, and scary, territory of Covid-19. My goal is to post …

Dinner, Hacks, Plan Ahead, Recipes
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by emelia86
Top 5 Immune Boosting Tips
March 16, 2020

Top 5 Immune Boosting Tips

My Top 5 Immune Boosting Tips to get you through cold and flu season.

I know I’m not the only one feeling overwhelmed, and a tad unnerved, by the constant updates flying around about the Coronavirus. Part of me just wants to go on, business as usual. BUT now that the kids are home from school for two weeks, it seems more real. Anyone feel that? My “protect-my-family-from-the-world-ending” gene has kicked in. The only thing we can do to feel somewhat in control, is boost our immune systems!

We went to the store this morning for another “load up” session so we’re stocked in case things shut down. I mean, that’s worse case scenario, BUT I’d rather have food should things go south. While out, I made sure to load up on ingredients for my immune boosting tips and tricks!

Now that we’ve stocked up on enough toilet paper to last a lifetime, let me share some helpful hacks to fight this nasty virus going around! I use these things during cold/flu season regardless of the type of virus. I see a major difference in our health AND longevity of the crud if we catch it. This goes for all of us, kids included! I’ll link to recipes and items so you can make your shopping list easily!

Top 5 Immune Boosting Tips

Vitamin D and a good Multi (one pictured above from Whole Foods) are a MUST! I always read the ingredients. So many of these are loaded with food coloring, sugar, and junk! These are my current favs for the kids.
This is the secret weapon! Mix equal parts turmeric and local honey (1 tsp of each) in a bowl and eat it straight! This is a game changer when it comes to preventing and fighting colds! Take it daily. When sick, take it a few times a day. I give the kids about half the amount.
**Get the ORGANIC turmeric since you’re eating it straight, and LOCAL honey. If you don’t know the benefits of local honey, give it a good ol’ google search. You’ll be amazed!
Elderberry Syrup is such a powerful cold/flu fighting remedy! I order THESE ELDERBERRIES online and make THIS recipe. It makes a ton. I keep it in the fridge and dose up the kids every morning.
Last, but not least, I’ll do a shot of Apple Cider Vinegar. It’s NASTY, but it works. I’m sure you’ve had worse drinks in your hay-day ;o)
**Make sure you get the RAW and UNFILTERED kind.
Green tea is GREAT for building your immune system! I love to put lemon and that good ol’ local honey you’re going to buy in it for added benefits!
**photo cred: thewhoot.com

Grocery List

I hope my Top 5 Immune Boosting Tips are helpful for you and your family! Feel free to share your favorite Cold/Flu hacks in the comments! I love new ideas. Stay safe out there, Friends!

Know that I am NOT a doctor. If you feel symptoms that worry you, go to the doc! These are just helpful tips in building your immune system! xoxo

Hacks
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by emelia86