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Tasty and healthy: what sweets can relieve cold symptoms

Maria Tsikhotska

Tasty and healthy: what sweets can relieve cold symptoms
Honey and ginger are great for fighting colds

A cold is a common illness caused by viruses. It is accompanied by symptoms such as a runny nose, headache, cough, and fever. Medications are often used to treat colds, but there are also effective folk remedies that can be prepared at home.

TSN writes about this.

One of these remedies is sweets. Some of them have anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and immunomodulatory properties that help to cope with cold symptoms.

Gingerbread and cookies

Ginger has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It also helps boost the immune system. That's why gingerbread and cookies can be useful for colds.

Honey

Honey is a storehouse of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It has antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory effects. You can consume honey in its pure form, add it to tea, or use it to prepare other dishes.

Raspberry jam

Raspberries are a natural antipyretic. It also has anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties. Tea with raspberry jam is an effective remedy for treating colds.

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