1.Apple cider vinegar: It is a powerful alkalizing food, will help not only kill a cold but also squash its miserable symptoms. Mix few tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with warm water, honey, and lemon and drink the concoction several times a day to recover from cold in no time.

2.Ginger: Ginger root is a powerful healer with amazing anti-inflammatory properties. It also helps in digestion. It helps warm the body, thereby expelling toxins and other harmful invaders.

3.Honey:  Raw honey from untainted bees is a powerful soothing and healing agent which boosts immunity and treats cold symptoms. It is an excellent antioxidant and has antibacterial nutrients. It mixes well with other cold remedies like apple cider vinegar and lemon.

4.Vitamin C: Vitamin C is a powerful immune booster. Some experts recommend taking up to 2,000 milligrams (mg) or more of non-genetically-modified (non-GMO) ascorbic acid or sodium ascorbate every two hours. Fruits that are rich in Vitamin C are Guava, Oranges, Kiwi, Papaya, Clementine, Strawberries. 

5.Neti pot: If you are suffering from sinus, Neti pot to clear them out is an easy, natural way to help you get back to normal soon. Fill a sanitized Neti pot with warm water and add one teaspoon of sea salt, and gently pour it down your sinuses. It not only clears out the nasal passages, cleansing salts will also help eliminate bacteria and other harmful pathogens.

6.Coconut oil: Coconut oil has an amazing ability to treat virtually any virus, including cold viruses. It is rich in medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) disintegrates the protective coating of the virus, effectively killing it. Take a tablespoon or two daily of extra virgin coconut oil, particularly at the onset of cold symptoms

7.Oil of Oregano: Oregano is nature's antibiotic. The natural terpene chemicals that is found in oil or oregano exhibit powerful antiviral and anti-inflammatory activity.

     Tulsi Green Tea Benefits:
        • Reduces Stress
        • Boost Stamina
        • Rich in antioxidants
        • Reduces weight
        • Lowers Cholesterol

Have you ever wondered why Green Tea is a big hit in the market? It is not only good for your heart, but also reduces the cholesterol level.According to researchers, higher levels of green tea consumption significantly lower levels of total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol).There is no change was seen in the levels of HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol).

I have been using Organic India Green Tea for the past 2  months.  I personally like this brand as it smells so good and has a very pleasant taste. Tulsi is a form of purity and spiritual. I feel more refreshed...  Just try it out! You will like it.

Benefits:
•Migraine protection due to its high magnesium and riboflavin (B2) content
•Reduce hypertension, heart arrhythmias and ischemic heart disease.
•Antioxidant – Good source of copper, zinc, and manganese,Iron.
•Helps eliminate cancer cells

 Vegetarians often find it difficult getting enough protein in to their  diets. Quinoa (KEEN-wah)provides a complete protein, making it especially valuable for those who prefer to reduce or completely eliminate animal protein from their diets. It has slightly crunchy and nutty taste.
    1 cup of Quinoa = 9  grams of protein

Use
Boil quinoa same as rice, with a two to one proportion of water to quinoa, but with a shorter cooking time. 

• Add quinoa to salads and soups.

• Make hot breakfast cereal using quinoa with honey and dried or fresh fruits
  
  

 

I have been using agave nectar almost a year now and find it can easily sub for any other sweetener. You might be wondering what is Agave?  Agaves are large, spikey plants that resemble cactus or yuccas in both form and habitat, but they are actually similar to the Aloe Vera. Agaves thrive in the volcanic soils of Southern Mexico. Mostly I use for tea/coffee. It tastes like comparatively like honey though not identical. The good thing about this is that It doesn't crystalize like honey. I have used it to bake cookies and brownies with no difficulty and it tastes great. Since it is sweeter than sugar, I use less of it than I would sugar: 2/3 c. agave = 1 c. sugar. I am cutting down my sugar/sweets by using this natural and organic sugar substitute. It is said to be very low on the glycemic index and a good choice for Diabetics. Try it and you will love it!