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Meals for Sick Days

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Let’s face it everyone is going to get sick at some point so we need a meal that’s not only healthy but comforting to the mind, body and soul. Question: What comes to mind when it’s been said that ‘meals is the best medicine?’ Now we may hit on meal ...
 
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Chicken soup was, and still is, the top staple in every household. Whether you have a serious cold or a small cough, this soup can help you get back on your feet and land you to good health.
Homemade Chicken Soup Recipe
 
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If I’m honest I love some good mashed potatoes, especially on a sick day. Mashed potatoes can help anything from stomach aches to sensitive throats, according to Google.com. In the event of those symptoms, have yourself a good bowl of mashed potatoes...
The BEST Mashed Potatoes Recipe
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Whenever you have lost electrolytes in your system you need a good amount of coconut water to help with digestion and hydration. Best suggestion is buy a coconut from your local grocery store or purchase this coconut water above.
Coconut Water
 
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According to Google.com, oatmeal is very gentle to the stomach and helps with digestion when you need slow energy. Now from personal experience, if you have 2 servings of oatmeal you will feel energized all day long and it will hold you up until lunc...
How to Make Oatmeal Recipe
 
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On sick days we all can use some chicken and vegetable broth to calm a cold down and most importantly these two broths also help with get back the salt that was missing in the body.
Chicken and Vegetable Broth
 
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We have been hearing what bone broth on social media and in every health group and it’s been a huge success from easing a cold to enjoying its delicious flavor.
Bone Broth: Nutrients, Benefits, and How to Make
 
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When my husband was really sick he had to add back nutrients in his body in order to have a full recovery, and Liquid IV helped him recover, plus doctor prescribed medications, but since then he recovered very well.
Liquid I.V.
 
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Yogurt help with gut health and to reduce inflammation and brings out the good bacteria that was well needed in the body according to Delish.com. If you want to get well have yourself some yogurt and get better soon!!
Yogurt in Dairy & Eggs
 
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Question, do you have a sore throat or runny nose then honey is the best option for you. Honey, in my opinion, is very relaxing and it targets your throat and running nostrils, and it can even ease headaches.
Honey for a Sore Throat: Is It an Effective Remedy?
 
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Ginger is great for illnesses like colds, flu and nausea. According to Good Housekeeping.com, ginger contains high amounts of antibacterial properties known as gingerols, which have also been linked to lower risk of a slew of chronic diseases.
Ginger Health Benefits: Digestion, Nausea, and More
 
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When it comes to having seafood for wellness purposes, salmon has a special place in my mind. Salmon, in my opinion, has protein and the good fats that we so desire to consume. In the event of a cold, have some salmon!
Best Oven-Baked Salmon Recipe
 
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As a child we rarely had berries because we can never get access to them and even as an adult I learned from Google studies that berries support the immune system and fight the flu. This study was mind blowing! Would love to have some berries!
Berries: Small Fruits, Big Benefits - Food Town
 
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On every holiday table, sweet potatoes are the best thing ever eaten, but did you know that it helps the immune system and keeps the flu from developing in the body. This is why we love this vegetable very much.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
 
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Now if I’m honest I don’t like to eat my garlic raw. I like it in jars and powered. But what I did not realize that garlic can help beat a cold. Garlic has allicin, which helps with the battle against germs. Just the smell of garlic can help with you...
11 Proven Health Benefits of Garlic
 
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According to Google.com, leafy greens like kale and spinach has vitamin A, C, and E, and it helps with the protecting your cells and makes you healthier and more productive.
The 13 Healthiest Leafy Green Vegetables