Which Foods Help Fight Winter Colds

One of the most widespread ailments in the winter is the common cold-flu virus. While colds are hard to avoid in colder months, there are foods you can eat to drastically reduce their miserable symptoms.

A common cold fighter is a hot bowl of soup as the steam help warm the body and ease any chills. With delivery widely available and easier than ever, you can easily get a classic family-size Chicken-n-Noodle soup from Bob Evans brought straight to your house while you recuperate.

But in addition to delicious soup, there are plenty of additional edible remedies you can use to fight your winter cold.

Soup

Soup is a winter go-to when feeling achy and congested. It’s hot, soothing and easy to eat which make it the perfect comfort when you’re most uncomfortable.

With so many varieties of soup to choose from, you can find one that pairs well with your symptoms. For instance, Bob Evans Chicken-n-Noodles is a classic cold remedy with tender chicken to provide protein, hearty vegetables and savory broth to ease your stomach.

Most pantries have a can or two of soup available or you can just get soup delivered from Bob Evans and focus on getting better.

Ginger

The knobby root many have sitting on their counter doesn’t just add flavor to meal; ginger has many medicinal properties potentially beneficial in treating winter sickness. Ginger is a natural antiviral that helps fight the bacteria that causes common colds. Its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties help boost your immune system.

Ginger is also used for its calming effects as a natural pain reliever and digestive health aid.Mix ginger with lemon, honey (for double-dose of natural remedies!) and hot water for a comforting cold fighter.

Honey

Honey is not only nature’s sweetener, it is a powerhouse when it comes to treating cold symptoms. The bee-produced substance naturally contains antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial properties that help keep viruses at bay.

The most common treatment mixing honey with hot water and lemon or a favorite tea to ease a sore throat. Many often take a spoonful of raw honey alone for a boost to the immune system and apparent digestive health benefits.

Garlic

Garlic has been a staple of kitchens and natural health for centuries. Raw garlic has been used for its health benefits as a natural anti-inflammatory and immune system booster.

Not only can garlic help protect you from colds, but it may also be helpful for your heart. Garlic is often suggested to help maintain a healthy blood pressure and may even reduce risk of heart disease.

To get the most benefits, it’s suggested to eat garlic raw or lightly heated (toss in at the end of your cooking). Of course, you’ll want to keep some breath mints handy should you eat raw garlic as it’s strong smell will stay with you.

Carrots

Carrots provide an excellent source of vitamins to fight winter colds. The orange wonders contain vitamin A and vitamin B1 which work to boost your immune system. But that’s not all! Carrots also contain vitamins C, K and many types of minerals such as potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium and more.

The readily available vegetable can help ease respiratory congestion and give your immune system a little extra help.

Carrots are also versatile in the kitchen as a key ingredient in many soups, salads, smoothies, stir fry, breads or cakes.

Nature provides an incredible source of tools to help our bodies fight and prevent winter illness.

But one of the most important things to do when you’re sick is to rest and let your body do all the work getting rid of that cold. So we suggest firing up a few movies, getting a few of your favorite comfort meals delivered and ensure you can get the rest you need.