With the cold and flu season here I wanted to share an old remedy that my mom used to make. She believed that honey and garlic would cure anything a cold or flu could bring and she was right. Although I’m vegan, this is one thing I didn’t give up.
Growing up honey was a staple in our home. We used it on toast, in recipes and to sweeten tea. It was always delicious! Honey has lots of benefits including:
- Rich in antioxidants
- Strengthens the immune system
- Eases sinus issues
- Helps suppress coughs
- Promotes the healing of burns and wounds
- Boosts memory and more!
Now add some garlic to the honey and you have even more health benefits like:
- Contains antioxidants
- Helps protect against illness including colds
- Reduces blood pressure
- Improves bone health
- Improves cholesterol levels and more!
When you combine these two superfoods along with a bit of onion, no virus or germ can survive. I’ve used this remedy for years and it shortens my illness without fail every time.
It’s easy to make, just put the onion and garlic in a mini food processor and puree. Then transfer it to a small bowl and add enough honey to cover the pureed mixture (I always add a little extra ๐). Store it covered in the fridge. Normally when you refrigerate honey it becomes thick and crystallizes. However, with the added onion and garlic, it becomes more fluid like a syrup.
Now I’m not going to lie, the garlic and onion can be strong so don’t chew it, swallow it like cough syrup. Take 1 tablespoon 3 times a day and you’ll feel worlds better in no time!
Ingredients:
- 1/8 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- Enough honey to cover the minced onion and garlic.
Hope this helps you stay healthier this winter. Thanks for stopping by!!!
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