by Peter Francis Cunneen, MATCM
Just as many common kitchen spices are dense in flavor, they also contain a rich supply of anti-oxidants and phytonutrients that can give a boost to your immunity while they augment the tastiness of your plate.
Immunity III - Managing Infection
Managing an active infection
See our other blogs in this series for strengthening your immunity to prevent infection. Contact your public health Covid-19 hotline if you have symptoms and suspect an attack.
The advice below can be used additionally to medical treatment for managing your infection - lessoning its severity and duration. But, if you can take corrective action at the very first sign of an infection you have an opportunity to not let it ever become established. This might mean:
Moist, Cool and Delicious
Summer recipes to keep your internal climate sweet & sustainable
Last month we talked about how certain foods have been traditionally used, both in the diet and as a medicinal food-herb, to protect us from the dry, harsh effects of high temperature environments (link). This time, we show some recipes highlighting these cool summer foods.
Dietary tips for enjoying the Summer Heat
Cool out & rehydrate with this tasty treat during the next hot spell. Pineapple, melon, papaya, lemon & lime are fruits that clear summer heat. The ginger & cardamom help our digestion of the increased quantity of Cool, Damp foods & fluids we consume during the hot weather.
Other foods that help with the heat include barley, quinoa, corn, mung (beans, sprouts or silver thread, translucent noodles), soy sprouts, lentils, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, jicama, white mushrooms, zucchini, summer squash, and winter melon.