immune system

Veggies Keep Your Immune System Strong

Nonna Joann • September 3rd, 2009 • Flu & Cold Season

Part 3 of 5 This is the third part of a five-part series on preparing for a potentially tough flu season. A Healthy Diet for a Strong Immune System The best flu prevention strategy is regular exercise, sufficient sleep, proper hygiene (hand washing), and good nutrition. A healthy diet, packed with vitamins and nutrients, including immune-boosting foods [...]



Soothe a Cough with Honey

Nonna Joann • August 19th, 2008 • Food as Medicine

It turns out that Nonna knows best! It’s not surprising that grandmas have recognized all along that honey is an effective treatment for coughs. A study done at Pennsylvania State University confirms this. They found that honey offers parents an effective and safe alternative to over-the-counter children’s cough medicines. The study found a small dose [...]