I put together some traditional recipes with immune boosting properties. Here are some of the main ingredients and their healing benefits:
The Tamarind in (Tangy Tamarind rice) can be particularly useful in warding off flu and colds. In addition, tamarind benefits include soothing and eliminate sore throats. Garlic another essential ingredient in this recipe offers many health benefits. The high sulphur content in garlic gives it antibiotic properties, helping keep the digestive system clean by flushing out toxins. It also builds the immunity against common cold.
Lemon Rice – is a South Indian dish delicately flavoured with fresh lemon juice giving it that zesty zing. Lemons are high in vitamin C, a natural antioxidant which enhances the immune system and has antiviral and antibacterial properties. So when life throws you lemons; let’s make lemon rice!
Butternut soup – This charmingly sweet but spicy butternut soup is rich in important vitamins and disease-fighting antioxidants
