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Home and Ayurvedic RemediesNovember 29, 2027⏱ 5 min

Let's try making some of these foods and drinks that will bring relief to colds. (Soothing Recipes for Colds)

Dr. Priya Sammani
Dr. Priya Sammani, MBBS, PG Dip. FMMedical Verification
Let's try making some of these foods and drinks that will bring relief to colds. (Soothing Recipes for Colds)

We all know the discomfort of a cold. A stuffy nose, a sore throat, a loss of appetite, and a feeling of being helpless. Many of us take medicine and stay in bed during this time. But did you know that some of the foods we eat can help ease these discomforts and help us recover faster? In fact, some foods have amazing healing powers.

Simply put, a well-nourished body has a greater ability to fight disease. Our body has something called the immune system . It is like an army inside us that fights disease-causing germs. When we eat good nutritious food, this army becomes stronger. So it is very important to adopt a healthy diet, not just during this cold season, but all year round.

Let's now look at some delicious and nutritious recipes that you can make at home that will bring you relief from illnesses like colds and flu.

Charlotte's Chicken Soup

When you think of chicken soup, you think of the warm, comforting food your mom would make you when you were sick, right? Research has even found that chicken soup provides great relief from a stuffy nose. Let's see how to make it.

Required materials Method of preparation

  • 8-10 pieces of chicken (skin removed, bones included)

  • 8 cups chicken stock (Chicken broth)

  • 3 large white onions (chopped)

  • 1/2 onion (chopped)

  • 2 carrots (peeled, thinly sliced)

  • 2 celery sticks (chopped)

  • 225 grams of dry noodles or 1 cup of rice

  • 1/2 cup parsley leaves (finely chopped)

    • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme

  • A teaspoon of canola oil, salt, pepper

  1. First, wash the chicken pieces, pat them dry, add a little salt and pepper, and rub them well.

  2. Place a thick-bottomed pot on the stove and add a teaspoon of oil. When it is hot, add the chicken pieces and fry on both sides for about 6-8 minutes until golden brown.

  3. Now add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat, cover the pot, and cook for about 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

  4. Now take the chicken pieces out of the pot and let them cool a bit. Separate the meat from the bones and break them into bite-sized pieces.

  5. Remove the layer of oil from the top of the soup with a spoon and let the soup heat up again.

  6. Add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, and thyme and cook for about 8 minutes until the vegetables are soft.

  7. Now add the noodles (or rice), parsley and reserved chicken pieces. Cook for about 5 minutes until the noodles are cooked. (If using rice, cook until the rice is cooked).

  8. Finally, add salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.

Ginger Cinnamon Tea

Ginger is a great herb for stomach upset, nausea, and throat irritation. This tea provides amazing relief to the body.

Required materials Method of preparation

    1/2 cup fresh ginger (thinly sliced)

  • 6 cups of water

  • 2 pieces of cinnamon bark

  • 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar

  • A few lemon slices (if desired)

  1. Put ginger, cinnamon sticks, and water in a bowl and simmer for about 20 minutes (if you want it to be more spicy, leave it for a little longer).

  2. Now remove from the heat, add honey or sugar, and stir well.

  3. Strain through a sieve and drink hot.

Important: Never give honey to babies under one year of age for any reason. It can cause severe food poisoning called botulism in young children.

Hot Lemonade for a sore throat

This is a great herb for sore throats. It's also very good for the immune system because it's rich in vitamin C.

Required materials Method of preparation

  • 4 lemons

  • A few slices of ginger

  • Honey (to taste)

  • Hot water

  1. Squeeze the juice from the lemons. Wash the lemon peel well, grate it thinly, and add it to the squeezed juice.

  2. Add a few slices of ginger to it.

  3. Now pour boiling water over everything, cover the pot, and let it simmer.

  4. Then strain the liquid, add honey to taste and a little more hot water if necessary, and drink it hot.

Two more delicious recipes...

Here are two more nutritious recipes that will help boost your immune system even on cold-free days. Dark green vegetables like spinach are rich in vitamins A and C. Fish like salmon are rich in omega-3 fatty acids , which reduce inflammation in the body.

  • Mixed Greens and Fennel With Ginger Dressing: Add this dressing to your salad, made with spinach, lettuce, fennel, scallions, garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, and honey. It's a great way to get all the vitamins you need.
  • Slow-Roasted Salmon: Salmon is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme, and bake at a low temperature (250 F) for 15-20 minutes. Make sure the internal temperature of the fish reaches 145 F. This will provide your body with healthy fats.

Remember, these are just some home remedies. If your cold doesn't get better in a few days, or if you have symptoms like a high fever or difficulty breathing, be sure to see your doctor.

Take-Home Message

  • A good nutritious diet strengthens your immune system and helps you fight disease.

  • Warm liquids like chicken soup and ginger tea can help relieve symptoms like sore throat and stuffy nose.

  • Adding things like ginger, garlic, lemon, and dark green vegetables to your diet can help you recover from illnesses faster.

  • Very important: Never give honey to babies under one year old. It can cause severe food poisoning (botulism).

  • If these home treatments do not help or if symptoms worsen, seek medical advice immediately.

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